Over 244 million shoeboxes have been distributed in more than 170 countries and territories since 1993.

On average, 1000 churches are planted ANNUALLY through Operation Christmas Child!

In 2025, Canadians sent 458,768 shoebox Gospel opportunities to nine countries around the world: El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Ukraine, Philippines
6 Million children participated in The Greatest Journey in 2025.
3.5 Million children made commitments to follow Christ in 2025.

Two Ways to Participate

Choose the option that works best for you and help bless a child through Operation Christmas Child.

Option One

Fill Your Own Shoebox

Obtain a shoebox from Sanna. There are 25 shoeboxes available.

  1. Purchase items for your shoebox. You may also include an encouraging note and photo if you wish.
  2. Donate $12 per box online to cover the cost of shipping. You can also sign up to track your shoebox. An additional $8 can support The Greatest Journey discipleship program for a child who wishes to participate.
  3. Bring your completed shoebox to the church. Please contact Sanna if you are participating through this option.

National Collection Week

November 16–22, 2026

Shoeboxes may also be dropped off at The Summit Church during National Collection Week. Drop-off times will be posted once they have been determined.

Contact Sanna

Option Two

Have a Shoebox Filled for You

Would you like to participate but don't have time to fill a shoebox yourself? For a donation of $44 per shoebox, there are two ways to have a shoebox filled for you.

Choice 1: Pack a Shoebox Online

Donate $44 per shoebox through the Operation Christmas Child online program and the organization will fill a shoebox for you.

With this option, you do not select the age, gender, or individual items for the shoebox. You will be shown the types of items that are included.

You also have the option to include an encouraging note and photo. An additional $8 per child can support The Greatest Journey discipleship lessons, helping a child learn more about Jesus.

Pack a Shoebox Online

Choice 2: Select the Child's Age & Gender

Donate $44 per shoebox to have a shoebox filled for you.

With this option, you can select the age group and gender of the child and see the list of items that will be sent. There are also optional items you may choose to donate toward.

You can also include a personal encouraging note and photo online. An additional $8 per child can support The Greatest Journey discipleship lessons, helping a child learn more about Jesus.

Contact Sanna for Choice 2
Questions or need help?

Connect with Sanna at sannahum@gmail.com. She will be in the café after church for several weeks to distribute shoeboxes.

You can also visit the Operation Christmas Child display on the bulletin board in the Church Café.