Operation Christmas Child

 

Loranger Pack 164 and Troop 164 will be teaming up this year for a service project. We will be packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. National OCC collection week is Nov. 18^th-25^th. There is no limit to the number of boxes that a scout/family can pack. There is no limit to the number of items to include in the shoe boxes. Dollar Tree and Dollar Stores carry a great selection of $1-$3 items that work great for this project. There are 3 age groups….2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. Boxes are due by our Nov. 18th meeting.

Suggested items:

• Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
• School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
• Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
• Accessories: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).
• A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may write back.
• Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
• Handmade items such as scarves, pillow case dresses, mittens, hats, etc….are welcome too

How it works:

1.      Take a shoe box any size and wrap the lid and bottom separate, or you can buy a plastic shoebox and decorate with stickers/markers. (Wrapping is optional)

2.      Choose to buy for a boy or girl…and an age category. 

3.      Pack items in your box/boxes and place a rubber band around entire box to keep lid attached.

4.      Place label on side of box and check which age category you bought for.