Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Important Operation Christmas Child Dates

Tuesday, Nov. 1 – MOPS
Bring all supplies collected. Remaining items may be brought to the 15th meeting.

Friday, Nov. 11 – 7:00 pm
Shoebox wrapping party (Location TBA)

Tuesday, Nov. 15 –6 to 8:00 pm
Shoebox packing party at SVCC


List of supplies that we need to collect:



  • Shoeboxes and giftwrap: give to Lauren Black as soon as you have them.

  • 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.

  • Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump
    ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries) slinky, fast food toys, etc.

  • Hygiene Items: toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag) comb, washcloth, hair
    accessories, nail care accessories, etc.

  • Other: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) hard candy, etc.

  • Supplies to make cards to go in the boxes.

  • DO NOT INCLUDE: used or damaged items, war related items such as toy guns, knives,
    or military figures, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, breakable items or aerosol cans.