How much does it cost to ship an Operation Christmas Child shoebox?

It takes $9.00 to ship each shoebox, plus an additional $15 – $20 to fill it. Any donation amount is appreciated. All money raised will help me package as many shoeboxes as possible and send them to Operation Christmas Child by November. The shipping costs did increase from last year which was $7 per box.

How do you send an Operation Christmas Child box?

Donate $9 Per Shoebox: For easiest processing, you can give online through our Label Options or Ways to Give pages, or by mailing a check in the postage-paid envelope available in our print brochure. If you use an online option on the Labels page, you can Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your gift.

Where do Samaritan Purse boxes go?

Shoebox gifts are collected in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. Nearly 575,000 volunteers worldwide—with more than 270,000 of those in the U.S.—are involved in collecting, shipping and distributing shoebox gifts.

Does Operation Christmas Child repack the boxes?

We do not empty and repack your gifts, nor do we remove items from a very full shoebox to help fill another. There are buckets of items at each processing station donated specifically for the purpose of filling shoebox gifts in need of something more.

What can you not put in a Samaritan’s Purse shoebox?

Items that should not be included in your shoebox:

Used or damaged items.
War-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures.
Chocolate or food, including candy – due to customs regulations.
Seeds.
Liquids or lotions – these can spill and get all over the other items.
Medications or vitamins.

Is Samaritan’s Purse legitimate?

Mission: Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 146 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 160 countries and territories.

Is Samaritan’s Purse nonprofit?

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1981, and donations are tax-deductible. Is this your nonprofit? Access your Star Rating Portal to submit data and edit your profile.

What should you not put in Christmas shoe boxes?

Items that should not be included in your shoebox:

Used or damaged items.
War-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures.
Chocolate or food, including candy – due to customs regulations.
Seeds.
Liquids or lotions – these can spill and get all over the other items.
Medications or vitamins.

Where do most Operation Christmas Child boxes go?

Shoeboxes were packed by individuals and families in 10 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.