Operation Christmas Child is a Samaritan's Purse ministry that can impact kids worldwide all year! Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items—volunteers bring joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God's love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. The shoebox is a great way to share the Gospel with children and families worldwide.  Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 220 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.