More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, November 13-20, 2023.
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts—filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys—to children worldwide since 1993. Anyone can pack a shoebox! In 2023, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 10.5 million children.
Individuals, families, and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.
“Now more than ever, children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”
Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by City or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.
Shiloh Baptist Church1976 Shiloh LaneChipley, FL 32428(850) 638-1014
Mon., Nov. 13th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
First Baptist Church
16693 SE Pear Street, Blountstown, FL 32424
(850) 266-7535
Mon., Nov. 13th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Shady Grove Baptist Church1955 Hwy, 117ABonifay, FL 32425(850) 547-3517
Mon., Nov. 13th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Eastside Baptist Church4785 US Hwy. 90Marianna, FL 32446(850) 526-2004
Mon., Nov. 13th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
West Pittman Baptist Church1603 Bradley RoadWestville, FL 32464(850) 956-4100
Mon., Nov. 13th: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
City Church at Northside
530 Airport Road, Panama City, FL 32405
(850)785-6137
Mon., Nov. 13th: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 12:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 4:30 AM
First Baptist Church of Wewahitchka
436 FL Highway 71 South, Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2789
Mon., Nov. 13th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Cornerstone Baptist Church
213 Carolyn Avenue, Panama City Bch, FL 32407
(517) 331-0054
Mon., Nov. 13th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tues., Nov. 14th: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wed., Nov. 15th: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Thurs., Nov. 16th: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Fri., Nov. 17th: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat., Nov. 18th: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sun., Nov. 19th: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Mon., Nov. 20th: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200-millionth shoebox!
