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It's the most wonderful time of year! Our church's collection dates for Operation Christmas Child are Sunday, October 6, through Sunday, October 27, 2024.

(We are not a community drop off location this year.)
Cash and check donations are appreciated as it costs $10 to mail each shoebox. Checks should be written to Harvest Baptist Church with “OCC” in the memo section. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

We are ONLY collecting fully-packed boxes this year,
NOT individual items.

Here are some suggestions of what to include in your shoebox.

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Personal Care Essentials  

  • Plastic Bowls 

  • Plastic Cups 

  • Collapsible Water Bottles 

  • Washcloths 

  • Soap (non-liquid) 

  • Hairbrushes and Combs 

  • Nail Clippers and Nail Files 

  • Band Aids 

  • Toothbrushes (but NOT Toothpaste) 

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Toys and “Wow” Items 

  • Soccer Balls (with Pumps) 

  • Sewing Kits 

  • Small Tools 

  • Flashlights (Hand Crank or with Extra Batteries) 

  • Play Doh 

  • Baby Dolls 

  • Balls 

  • Small Trucks or Cars 

  • Jump Rope 

  • Pillow Pets or Stuffed Animals 

Brand New Clothing and Accessories  

  • Socks 

  • Undershirts 

  • Pillowcase Dress/Sundress 

  • T-Shirts 

  • Flip Flops 

  • Light Jacket 

  • Hair Bows / Headbands 

  • Hats 

  • Costume Jewelry 

  • Princess Crown 

  • Lip Balm 

  • Bandanas 

  • Sunglasses 

  • Mirror Compact 

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For your reference, please DO NOT include the following items:
 

  • Used or Damaged Items

  • Medicine/Vitamins 

  • Any Kind of Candy or Chocolate

  • Breakable Items 

  • Seeds, Fruit Rolls, or Other Fruit

  • Snacks, Lotions, or Liquids 

  • Drink Mixes (Powdered or Liquid)

  • Aerosol Cans 

  • War-Related Items (Toy Guns, Knives, or Military Figures) 

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