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Some of the best outdoor adventures require an investment. The more you give of yourself, the greater the reward. Jesus defined greatness in a related way: “He who is greatest among you shall be your servant” (Matthew 23:11 NKJV). The Trail Life calls for servant leadership. The reward is in blessing others.

Operation Christmas Child offers the opportunity to serve children around the world through a simple gift. Your Trail Life USA Troop can fill shoeboxes with toys, schools supplies, and hygiene items for boys and girls in need, giving them a tangible expression of God’s love. Many of these children also participate in our follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey, where they learn to follow Christ and share Him with others.

Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has delivered more than 135 million shoeboxes in over 150 countries. Your Trail Life USA Troop can be a direct part of blessing children through the good news and great joy of gift-filled shoeboxes.

From your Troop to our staff, we are a part of the same team, impacting the worldwide church one child at a time.

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Find empty shoeboxes or small plastic containers and fill them with gender- and age-appropriate items. Set a goal for your Troop and start collecting today! Learn how to pack a shoebox.

Donate to Ship

Include a $7 donation for each shoebox you prepare to help cover shipping and other program costs. Write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on the memo line) or give online to discover the destination of your shoebox gift.

Drop Off

Place a rubber band around each shoebox and bring them to one of our 4,000 drop-off locations open during National Collection Week, the third week in November. Find the one nearest you.

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Watch the CEO of Trail Life USA challenge your Troop to pack gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

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Order FREE materials and brochures Order empty shoeboxes for your Troop to fill with gifts

Host a Guest Speaker

Contact your Operation Christmas Child Regional Office to be put in contact with potential speakers including local volunteers, youth who helped deliver shoebox gifts, and even shoebox recipients.

Connect with Operation Christmas Child

Post a picture of your Troop participating in Operation Christmas Child to our Facebook page!

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