Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
With every video my goal is to ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE, and INCLUDE everyone in the community of OCC.
Kit Nichole's video (Canada)
youtu.be/7WFJEBZyQgI
Charlotte's Shoeboxes' video (UK)
youtu.be/XKx9x761eWs
Adopt a Shoebox: (by contributing $10 directly to OCC Sumaritains purse)
samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ways-to-give
Shoebox Drop Off Locations
samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations
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What’s not allowed:
- Vaseline®
- scary items (things that will frighten a child rather than bring joy)
- war-related items (such as toy soldiers, military vehicles, or wearable camouflage)
- "Camouflage or Military-related Items": Wearable traditional camouflage is not allowed; pink or bright colored camouflage is ok. Camouflage pencils or other non-wearable items are likely fine to include. The words “Army,” “Navy,” etc. are also acceptable when not part of a wearable camouflage item or military-related toy.
- liquid paint sets or liquid glue
- rubber balls with liquid filling
- liquid lip gloss
- matches or fire starters
- "Tool Kits; Multi-tools" (No Blades): Most tools are fine with the exception of knives, saws, or razor blades. Hammers, nails, screwdrivers, etc. are all fine.
- seeds
- sand/rocks/shells gathered from nature
- "Seashells": Store-bought items such as jewelry, picture frames, or other décor that include shells should be fine to include. Seashells that were personally collected from nature are not allowed.
- all types of food, candy, or gum
- "Homemade Maracas or Bean Bags": Any homemade items with filling MUST have synthetic filling such as plastic beads or pellets. Rice, beans, rocks, aquarium gravel, wood pellets, etc. are not allowed. A note regarding filling can be included for clarification during processing.
- medications or vitamins
- toothpaste
- nail polish
- money or play money
- baby powder
- baking soda
- razors
- liquids or lotions
- "Soap": At this time, there are no specific requirements for packing bar soap. However, bar soap is an item of increasing regulatory concern. It’s best to keep soap in original packaging with an expiration date of at least 6 months after National Collection Week. For the same reason, homemade bar soap is discouraged; however, bar soap will not be removed from your shoebox gifts regardless of what kind it is or how it is packed.
- breakable items or glass containers
- aerosol cans
- used clothing or toys
With every video my goal is to ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE, and INCLUDE everyone in the community of OCC.
Kit Nichole's video (Canada)
youtu.be/7WFJEBZyQgI
Charlotte's Shoeboxes' video (UK)
youtu.be/XKx9x761eWs
Adopt a Shoebox: (by contributing $10 directly to OCC Sumaritains purse)
samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/ways-to-give
Shoebox Drop Off Locations
samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
What’s not allowed:
- Vaseline®
- scary items (things that will frighten a child rather than bring joy)
- war-related items (such as toy soldiers, military vehicles, or wearable camouflage)
- "Camouflage or Military-related Items": Wearable traditional camouflage is not allowed; pink or bright colored camouflage is ok. Camouflage pencils or other non-wearable items are likely fine to include. The words “Army,” “Navy,” etc. are also acceptable when not part of a wearable camouflage item or military-related toy.
- liquid paint sets or liquid glue
- rubber balls with liquid filling
- liquid lip gloss
- matches or fire starters
- "Tool Kits; Multi-tools" (No Blades): Most tools are fine with the exception of knives, saws, or razor blades. Hammers, nails, screwdrivers, etc. are all fine.
- seeds
- sand/rocks/shells gathered from nature
- "Seashells": Store-bought items such as jewelry, picture frames, or other décor that include shells should be fine to include. Seashells that were personally collected from nature are not allowed.
- all types of food, candy, or gum
- "Homemade Maracas or Bean Bags": Any homemade items with filling MUST have synthetic filling such as plastic beads or pellets. Rice, beans, rocks, aquarium gravel, wood pellets, etc. are not allowed. A note regarding filling can be included for clarification during processing.
- medications or vitamins
- toothpaste
- nail polish
- money or play money
- baby powder
- baking soda
- razors
- liquids or lotions
- "Soap": At this time, there are no specific requirements for packing bar soap. However, bar soap is an item of increasing regulatory concern. It’s best to keep soap in original packaging with an expiration date of at least 6 months after National Collection Week. For the same reason, homemade bar soap is discouraged; however, bar soap will not be removed from your shoebox gifts regardless of what kind it is or how it is packed.
- breakable items or glass containers
- aerosol cans
- used clothing or toys
