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 the button below 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 the button below 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: 10/14/24
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: 203
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: 203
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: 0
Have: 202
Preferred Item: Ivory Bar Original Bath Bar
Washcloth
Need: 0
Have: 330
Example Items:
Hairbrush
Need: 0
Have: 102
Preferred Item: 100pcs Hair Brush
Comb
Need: 0
Have: 311
Preferred Item: Medline Plastic Combs, Black, 7", 144 Count
Toothbrush
Need: 0
Have: 289
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: 0
Have: 202
Preferred Item: Ivory Bar Original Bath Bar
Washcloth
Need: 0
Have: 330
Example Items:
Hairbrush
Need: 0
Have: 102
Preferred Item: 100pcs Hair Brush
Comb
Need: 0
Have: 311
Preferred Item: Medline Plastic Combs, Black, 7", 144 Count
Toothbrush
Need: 0
Have: 289
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: 0
Have: 1607 (180 girl, 229 boy, 1198 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: 0
Have: 1607 (180 girl, 229 boy, 1198 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: 0
Have: 206
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Zipper Pouch
Need: 0
Have: 296
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Writing Pad
Need: 0
Have: 156
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blank Notebook
Need: 0
Have: 90
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blue Pens
Need: 0
Have: 144
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Black Pens
Need: 0
Have: 144
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencils
Need: 0
Have: 1,445
Example Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 0
Have: 201
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Erasers
Need: 0
Have: 150
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
24ct Crayons or 12ct Colored Pencils
Need: 52
Have: 148
Scissors
Need: 0
Have: 80
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Need: 0
Have: 206
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Zipper Pouch
Need: 0
Have: 296
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Writing Pad
Need: 0
Have: 156
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blank Notebook
Need: 0
Have: 90
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blue Pens
Need: 0
Have: 144
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Black Pens
Need: 0
Have: 144
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencils
Need: 0
Have: 1,445
Example Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 0
Have: 201
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Erasers
Need: 0
Have: 150
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
24ct Crayons or 12ct Colored Pencils
Need: 52
Have: 148
- Meijer- Meijer Brand 24ct crayons are $0.49 through 11/9/24
- Kroger- Crayola 24ct crayons are $0.50
Scissors
Need: 0
Have: 80
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
October
Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
Focus: Shipping
The church is planning on packing 200 boxes. Shipping cost is $10 per box.
Ways to give:
The church is planning on packing 200 boxes. Shipping cost is $10 per box.
Ways to give:
- In-Person- Designate to Operation Christmas Child (OCC)
- Online Portal- Select "Operation Christmas Child" fund
November
Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
Focus: Packing Party
When: November 16, 2024 from 2:00-4:00pm
Where: FBCG Fellowship Hall
When: November 16, 2024 from 2:00-4:00pm
Where: FBCG Fellowship Hall
National Collection Week: November 18-25, 2024
*If you have packed boxes on your own, please bring them to the church no later than Sunday, November 17, 2024.
*If you have packed boxes on your own, please bring them to the church no later than Sunday, November 17, 2024.
December
Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse
Focus: Prayer
Prayer Guide Bookmarks can be found in the foyer.
Prayer Guide Bookmarks can be found in the foyer.