Operation Christmas Child
Send love in a gifted box to a child who has less than we do.
This joyful outreach invites every one of us to share the generous love of our Almighty God. Together we can pack and send shoebox gifts that carry hope, dignity, and delight to children across the world. Thank you for joining this exciting and heartfelt challenge
Why we do this
We are working together with one objective. We want to show the love that our gracious God has given to us. It is our turn to share His love by sharing it through gifted boxes. Thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your generosity. Be blessed and be joyful in your heart.
The Together Boxes
- Suggested gift: £25 for one shoebox. Any donation amount is welcome.
- Gift deadline: 19/10/2025. We need time to order online, shop, receive deliveries, and pack.
- We will steward your gift with care and fill each box with quality items and prayer
How you can take part
We have three simple ways to participate. Choose one, or mix and match.
The Family Boxes
- Fill your box with loving toys and helpful school supplies.
- Please have your completed boxes ready for collection by 02/11/2025
- If you choose a size 5 shoebox, you can use the printed boy or girl and age label, or cut and stick the label on top
Drop Off Items
- Open for donations from Sunday 31/08/2025 until Sunday 02/11/2025
- New items only please. Examples include T shirts, sunglasses, small toys, soap, toothbrush, hairbrush or comb, writing supplies, and handmade hats or caps.
- Items must fit into a slim size five shoebox.
What to pack
Here are popular ideas that delight children and also serve them well
If you use a size 5 shoebox, please attach the age and gender label to the lid. Many ready made boxes now include a printed section to tick, which makes things very simple.
A special item
A soft toy, a doll, or a mini blanket.
Hygiene items
Flip flops, shoes, socks, bar soap, toothbrush, wash cloth, a brush or a comb
Toys
A small car, a ball, a wind up toy, a tea set, plastic jewellery, a princess wand, a crown, a yo yo, a skipping rope, a small doll such as a Barbie.
School supplies
Pens and pencils, crayons or markers, a pad of paper, a simple solar calculator, colouring books, picture books.
Please ensure everything is new, safe, and able to fit inside a slim size five shoebox.
Church Collection Centre opening times
Our church will serve as a Collection Centre during National Collection Week, from 10/11/2025 to 17/11/2025
Location: Elim Christian Centre, Swindon. Please follow the signs to the Collection Centre entrance
Mornings (open every day)
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Except Sundays
