Come join us as we build and pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Bring as much stuff as you can to help fill as many boxes as we can.
Items to bring: dolls, soccer balls with a manual pump, stuffed animals, outfit of clothing, small musical instrument (such as a harmonica or woodwind recorder), backpacks, combs, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, washcloths, bar soap (packaged and/or in a container), adhesive bandages (colorful ones can help a child be more willing to wear a bandage – do not include liquid antibiotic ointment), reusable plastic containers (cups, water bottles, plates, bowls, blunt-edged utensils), consider filling empty containers with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space), blankets, non-liquid lip balm, flashlights (solar-powered or hand-crank; if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed), compact mirrors, nail clippers and files, stick deodorant, washable/reusable cloth menstrual pads, small toys, small craft items, school supplies, etc.
Items not to bring: candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures, chocolate or food, seeds, fruit rolls or other fruit snacks, drink mixes (powdered or liquid), liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans.
