Operation Christmas Child

Pack a Shoebox. Share the Love of Jesus

Join Crossroads Ministries as we partner with Samaritan's Purse to share the love of Jesus with children around the world through Operation Christmas Child!


Whether you pack your own shoebox, attend our churchwide packing party, volunteer, or give toward supplies, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Pack a Shoebox
Packing Party
Give Online
Drop-Off Hours

What is Operation Christmas Child?

Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse that delivers shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items to children around the world. Each gift is an opportunity to demonstrate God's love and share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Pack Your Own Shoebox

Shoeboxes Available Beginning Saturday, October 31

Want to pack a shoebox with your family or friends? Pick up an empty Operation Christmas Child shoebox in the foyer at Crossroads Ministries anytime the church is open, beginning October 31.


Fill your shoebox with gifts for a child and return it during National Collection Week, November 16–23.

What Should I Pack?

Start with a fun toy, then add other gifts such as:

  • School supplies, including pencils, crayons, and notebooks
  • Personal care items, such as toothbrushes and washcloths
  • Small toys, games, and accessories
  • A personal note or photo


Before packing, be sure to review the official guidelines for selecting an age group, labeling your box, and knowing which items cannot be included.

View Shoebox Packing Guide

All-Church Shoebox Packing Party

Wednesday, November 18 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Join your Crossroads family for an evening of packing shoeboxes to bless children around the world!

We'll provide all the shoeboxes and supplies. All you need to do is show up, pack, and enjoy serving alongside others from our church family.


No registration required. Everyone is welcome!

Help Make It Happen

There are several opportunities to serve behind the scenes and help make our churchwide packing party a success.

Serve at the Packing Party

We're looking for volunteers to help make the packing party run smoothly. If you'd like to serve at the event rather than attend as a participant, sign up below!

Sign up to Serve
Help Assemble Shoeboxes and Sort Supplies

Ladies of Crossroads are invited to help assemble empty shoeboxes and sorting and organizing supplies in preparation for our packing party.


Thursdays, October 29th and November 5th 10 am - 12 pm.

Sign up
Give Toward Our Packing Party

Help us fill shoeboxes with gifts that will bring joy to children around the world!


Your financial gifts will help Crossroads purchase the toys, school supplies, personal care items, and other materials needed for our churchwide packing party.


Whether you give a little or a lot, every gift helps us prepare shoeboxes to share the love of Jesus.

Give Now
Serve at the Packing Party

We're looking for volunteers to help make the packing party run smoothly. If you'd like to serve at the event rather than attend as a participant, sign up below!

Sign up to Serve
Help Assemble Shoeboxes and Sort Supplies

Ladies of Crossroads are invited to help assemble empty shoeboxes and sorting and organizing supplies in preparation for our packing party.


Thursdays, October 29th and November 5th 10 am - 12 pm.

Sign up
Give Toward Our Packing Party

Help us fill shoeboxes with gifts that will bring joy to children around the world!


Your financial gifts will help Crossroads purchase the toys, school supplies, personal care items, and other materials needed for our churchwide packing party.


Whether you give a little or a lot, every gift helps us prepare shoeboxes to share the love of Jesus.

Give Now

Shoebox Drop-Off Information

Crossroads Ministries is an official public collection location for Operation Christmas Child!


Whether you're packing shoeboxes individually, as a family, or with another church or organization, you're welcome to bring your completed shoeboxes to Crossroads during our scheduled collection hours.


We are located at:

81 Walter Long Road

Finleyvlle, PA 15332

Drop-Off Times

Drop-Off is located at our Gym Building


Monday, November 16 | 10am - 1 pm

Tuesday, November 17 | 10 am - 1 pm

Wednesday, November 18 | 10 am - 1 pm & 6 - 8 pm

Thursday, November 19 | 10 am - 1 pm

Friday, November 20 | 10 am - 1 pm

Saturday, November 21 | 10 am - 1 pm

Sunday, November 22 | 9 am - 5 pm

Monday, November 23 | 10 am - 1 pm