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: 7/6/24
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: 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: 135
Have: 1265 (134 girl, 206 boy, 925 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: 135
Have: 1265 (134 girl, 206 boy, 925 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
Amazon Wishlist
Backpack
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Zipper Pouch
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Writing Pad
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blank Notebook
Need: 60
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blue Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Black Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencils
Need: 1123
Have: 277
Example Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Erasers
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
24ct Crayons or 12ct Colored Pencils
Need: 96
Have: 104
Scissors
Need: 70
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Amazon Wishlist
Backpack
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Zipper Pouch
Need: 200
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Writing Pad
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blank Notebook
Need: 60
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Blue Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Black Pens
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencils
Need: 1123
Have: 277
Example Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Pencil Sharpeners
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
Erasers
Need: 140
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
24ct Crayons or 12ct Colored Pencils
Need: 96
Have: 104
Scissors
Need: 70
Have: 0
Preferred Item: See Amazon Wishlist
October
Packing Party
November
National Collection Week