A vital part of the Operation Christmas Child year takes place behind the scenes in the weeks that follow Drop-off Locations being open. It’s during this period that thousands of generous supporters donate their time to manually check hundreds of thousands of shoeboxes for safety and customs compliance before they’re sent to children in need around the world. Volunteers at processing centres also pack our Shoebox Online gifts.
This year our Processing Centres will be:
Samaritan’s Purse National Ministry Centre, Richardson Way, Crosspoint Business Park, Coventry, CV2 2TA
21st November -16th December and 16-24th January
Unit A, 1 Cannonbridge Industrial Estate, Cannon Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1PP
21st November -16th December
All Nations Church Cardiff, Sachville Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 3NY
27th November – 2nd December
Freedom City Church, 6 St Mungo’s Road, Cumbernauld, Glasgow, G67 1Q
27th November – 2nd December
128 Belfast Road, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 4TS
20th November – 24th November
Liberty Church, Station Road, Rotherham, S60 1JH
4th December– 9th December
A great experience for all the family…
“I took my wife and three boys to the warehouse in Oldbury. We were going to do just the morning, but we ended up staying all day. We all loved it and will definitely go and help again. That place in Oldbury is like a little piece of heaven. My boys had been learning about the love of God at kids’ church the Sunday before. When we came back one of them said to me, ‘It was great to be able to send God’s love to children who need it.’ It was so great to hear my child say that.”
Stuart T
Thank you for considering partnering with us in this way to bring ‘Good News and Great Joy’ to the world’s children.
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.
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