Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party at Open Arms Community Church
Help us share the love of Jesus with children around the world, one shoebox at a time!
Join us this Saturday, November 14, from 12:00–4:00 PM for our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party at Open Arms Community Church in Bradford, PA! We’ll be gathering in the Fellowship Hall to pack shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and special gifts for children around the world. Everyone is welcome to come lend a hand, and you’re invited to bring additional items to help us fill even more boxes!
Through Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, these simple gifts become opportunities to share joy, demonstrate God’s love, and introduce children and their families to the hope found in Jesus Christ.
Come Help Us Pack Shoeboxes!
Our shoebox packing party is open to everyone! Whether you’re part of our church family or someone from the Bradford community who wants to make a difference, we’d love for you to join us.
We’ll gather Saturday afternoon in the Fellowship Hall to fill shoeboxes with gifts that can bring smiles to children who might otherwise receive very little for Christmas.
You don’t need any special skills or experience. Just come ready to lend a hand, enjoy some fellowship, and help us bless children around the world.
Items We Still Need for Operation Christmas Child
If you’d like to contribute, you’re welcome to bring items to the packing party. We’re especially looking for WOW items, fun gifts, and personal care supplies to help make each shoebox extra special.
Here are some of the items we still need:
Toys, Games, and WOW Items
- Small stuffed animals
- Small toys and games
- Coloring books and other fun activities
- Musical instruments, such as harmonicas and recorders
- Flashlights with extra batteries
- Costume jewelry
Please do not bring war-related toys.
Hygiene Products and Accessories
- Combs and hairbrushes
- Washcloths
- Toothbrushes
- Hair accessories
These simple items can make a meaningful difference in a child’s life. Every contribution helps us fill more boxes with thoughtful gifts and useful supplies.
Why Operation Christmas Child Matters
A shoebox may seem like a small gift, but for the child who receives it, it can be a powerful reminder that someone cares.
Operation Christmas Child delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children around the world through local ministry relationships. Along with the gifts, children have opportunities to hear the message of Jesus and experience the love and generosity of people they’ve never met.
When we pack these boxes together, we’re participating in something much bigger than a Christmas project. We’re helping share hope, kindness, and the good news of Jesus with children and families around the world.
See How Operation Christmas Child Makes a Difference
Wondering what happens after a shoebox is packed and sent on its way?
Watch this video to learn more about Operation Christmas Child and how a simple shoebox gift can help share the love of Jesus with children around the world.
Watch the video below and discover why every shoebox matters!
Join Us at Open Arms Community Church in Bradford, PA
We’re looking forward to spending the afternoon together packing shoeboxes and preparing gifts that will bring joy to children around the world. Whether you can stay for the entire event or stop by for a little while, we’d love to have you join us!
Event: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Party
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 12:00–4:00 PM
Location: Fellowship Hall, Open Arms Community Church
Address: 71 Congress Street, Bradford, PA 16701
Who Can Attend: Everyone is welcome!
What to Bring: Yourself, a willingness to help, and any donated shoebox items you’d like to contribute.
Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us pack as many shoeboxes as possible. Every box we fill is another opportunity to share the love of Jesus with a child somewhere in the world.
We hope to see you Saturday!
Come pack a shoebox, share some joy, and help us send the love of Jesus across the globe!
