Become a Drop-off Location

Each year hundreds of churches, schools, businesses, work-places and individuals welcome shoebox donors and act as Drop-off Locations for shoebox gifts during National Collection Week. They play a vital role in the journey of a shoebox and are part of blessings hundreds of thousands of children with shoebox gifts from the UK.

Drop-off Location Registration for 2023 has now closed but please do check back in the spring.

 

Drop-off Location Requirements:

  • Your location will be open to receive shoebox gift during National Collection Week (13th – 20th November 2023).
  • You can safely store at least 100 shoeboxes. Wherever possible store full cartons of shoeboxes in a lockable room or stock area.
  • You will ensure shoeboxes are not opened, as all checking will happen at the processing centre.

If you would like to sign up multiple locations at once, please email occ.admin@samaritans-purse.org.uk

Thank you for your interest.



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Your shoebox gift with Operation Christmas Child:

Inspires Joy
You'll be giving unimaginable excitement and hope to children in need around the world.

Reaches further
Partnering with Operation Christmas Child ensures shoeboxes get to hard-to-reach groups.

Shares God’s Love
Your shoebox will reach a child in need through one of over 75,000 local churches sharing the Good News of life and hope in Jesus in a child-friendly way.

Is Specially delivered
You can rest easy knowing your shoebox gift will be delivered through church and community leaders who've been trained to prioritise safety and lead well-organised celebrations.