Operation Christmas Child Year-Round Collection
Here is a list of the items we will be collecting each month for Operation Christmas Child.
Examples with links are provided for many items on the list. Items marked "preferred" have been selected to take advantage of bulk discounts, but always feel free to shop around for the best deals.
The items of the month were decided based on sale cycles, but you can bring in any item for collection throughout the year.
If you have the church app, please sign up for the OCC Group to receive OCC updates and share sales/deals you find.
Have questions about items that can be packed? Click here for a list of gift suggestions and a list of items that cannot be included. The website also includes a searchable database for checking if specific items can be packed.
Examples with links are provided for many items on the list. Items marked "preferred" have been selected to take advantage of bulk discounts, but always feel free to shop around for the best deals.
The items of the month were decided based on sale cycles, but you can bring in any item for collection throughout the year.
If you have the church app, please sign up for the OCC Group to receive OCC updates and share sales/deals you find.
Have questions about items that can be packed? Click here for a list of gift suggestions and a list of items that cannot be included. The website also includes a searchable database for checking if specific items can be packed.
Box Collection Goal: 200
Inventory Last Updated: 5/6/24
January-February
Focus: Plush Toys
Any stuffed animal or doll that can fit in a shoebox. The goal per item is $5 or less.
Need: 0 more
Have: 200
Example Items:
Any stuffed animal or doll that can fit in a shoebox. The goal per item is $5 or less.
Need: 0 more
Have: 200
Example Items:
- FABLER BJÖRN Soft toy, beige, 8 ¼ - IKEA
- Dollar Tree Stuffed Animals/Dolls
- Five Below Stuffed Animals/Plushies
March-April
Focus: Personal Care Items
Bar of Soap
Need: 39
Have: 161
Preferred Item: Ivory Bar Original Bath Bar
Washcloth
Need: 0
Have: 204
Example Items:
Hairbrush
Need: 98
Have: 2
Preferred Item: 100pcs Hair Brush
Comb
Need: 0
Have: 311
Preferred Item: Medline Plastic Combs, Black, 7", 144 Count
Toothbrush
Need: 0
Have: 280
Preferred Item: Bulk Toothbrush Pack with Hygienic Covers
Chapstick
Need: 0
Have: 204
Preferred Item: Chap-Lip Vitamin E Lip Balm with Coconut Oil
Bar of Soap
Need: 39
Have: 161
Preferred Item: Ivory Bar Original Bath Bar
Washcloth
Need: 0
Have: 204
Example Items:
Hairbrush
Need: 98
Have: 2
Preferred Item: 100pcs Hair Brush
Comb
Need: 0
Have: 311
Preferred Item: Medline Plastic Combs, Black, 7", 144 Count
Toothbrush
Need: 0
Have: 280
Preferred Item: Bulk Toothbrush Pack with Hygienic Covers
Chapstick
Need: 0
Have: 204
Preferred Item: Chap-Lip Vitamin E Lip Balm with Coconut Oil
May-July
Focus: Fun Items
Need: 929
Have: 471 (39 girl, 80 boy, 352 either)
Items should be $1 or less. Consider buying bulk from Amazon, party favor packs, or from the Dollar spot/Dollar stores.
Please remember we cannot accept used toys or war-related toys.
Example Items:
Need: 929
Have: 471 (39 girl, 80 boy, 352 either)
Items should be $1 or less. Consider buying bulk from Amazon, party favor packs, or from the Dollar spot/Dollar stores.
Please remember we cannot accept used toys or war-related toys.
Example Items:
- toy cars for younger boys or toy cars for older boys
- sunglasses
- playdough
- cup
- utensils
- ball
- blanket
- stickers
- flashlight with extra batteries
- hair bows
- headbands
- jump rope
August-September
Focus: School Supplies
Backpack
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Drawstring Backpack 36 Pcs String Bag Backpack
Zipper Pouch
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: 100 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Pouches
Writing Pad
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Jr Writing Pad
Blank Notebook
Need: 60
Have: 0
Preferred Item: 36 Pcs Mini Notebooks Bulk
Blue Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens
Black Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Black Ballpoint Pens
Pencils
Need: 1400
Have: 0
Example Item: Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Tecunite 36 Pack Metal Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Pink Erasers, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 120 Count
24ct Crayons
Need: 111
Have: 39
Scissors
Need: 70
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Westcott 13140 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids' Scissors, Ages 4-8
Backpack
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Drawstring Backpack 36 Pcs String Bag Backpack
Zipper Pouch
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: 100 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Pouches
Writing Pad
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Jr Writing Pad
Blank Notebook
Need: 60
Have: 0
Preferred Item: 36 Pcs Mini Notebooks Bulk
Blue Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens
Black Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Black Ballpoint Pens
Pencils
Need: 1400
Have: 0
Example Item: Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Tecunite 36 Pack Metal Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Pink Erasers, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 120 Count
24ct Crayons
Need: 111
Have: 39
Scissors
Need: 70
Have: 0
Preferred Item: Westcott 13140 Right- and Left-Handed Scissors, Kids' Scissors, Ages 4-8
October
Packing Party
November
National Collection Week