How to Build a Traditional Shoebox

 

1. Find a Shoebox

     Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. Use Christmas paper to wrap

     the cardboard shoebox. When wrapping the shoebox, cover the box and lid 

     separately. If preferred, you can get a colorful preprinted Operation Christmas Child

     shoebox from MOCOP. There is no need to wrap the preprinted shoeboxes. For

     preprinted shoeboxes, please see Min. Daniel Bynum.

  

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2. Gender & Age Category

     You can choose to build a shoebox for a girl or boy ages 2 - 4, 5 - 9,

     or 10 - 14. Indicate this information on your label to ensure your 

     shoebox gift gets to a child of the right gender and age.​​​​​​​​​

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3. Fill Your Shoebox with Gifts

     Select a medium to large "wow" item such as a soccer ball with a pump or stuffed

     animal, then fill your shoebox with other toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.

     You can also include a personal note and photo – sometimes these are the child's

     favorite things to receive! Download and print the list of gift suggestions.​​​​​​​​

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4. Get Your Label

     If building a traditional shoebox, don't forget that a donation of $10 per box is critical to cover shipping

     and other project costs. Please go to Samaritan Purse's label options page to activate or purchase your

     label(s).

     Once on the label options page, if you already have a QR-coded adhesive label, click on Activate

     Your Adhesive Label and enter the nine-digit activation code that is on your label. 

     If you do not have an adhesive label, click on Printable Labels and follow Step1 (Purchase), Step 2 (Print), and

     Step 3 (Place). Tape your label on your shoebox. Do not cover the barcode with tape or damage it in

     any way as this can affect scanning.

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5. Pray

• Pray for the children who will receive your gift-filled shoeboxes.

• Pray for their families to be receptive to the Gospel message.   

• Pray for volunteers who lead outreach and follow-up discipleship classes for the

              children.

• Pray over your shoeboxes.

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6. Shoebox Drop-Off Location Dates/Time

                            MOCOP Center

                    3255 Independence Parkway

                              Plano, TX 75075

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     Traditional shoeboxes can be dropped off at the MOCOP Center during the Wednesday midweek service and

     the Sunday morning service.

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     SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025, is the last day to drop off traditional shoeboxes.