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Operation Christmas Child Setup and Packing Party

Nov 10, 2017, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

presented by Individual organizing a packing party for Operation Christmas Child

About the Event

Operation Christmas Child is one of the ministries of Samaritan’s Purse – a 501(c)(3)
www.samaritanspurse.org

Each year, individuals come together to pack shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items, toys, books, clothes, shoes, etc. and the boxes get sent to kids in need ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14 around the world.

Over 11 million boxes were sent last year, my group prepared 310.
The goal is 425 boxes this year and almost all resources are provided already. Final collecting efforts are underway.

I have spent a lot of time at Mayo Clinic for health issues this year and recruiting volunteers to help set up and pack has not been at the forefront of my To Do list this year.

I just returned from my 4th trip to Mayo Friday (10/27/17) night and now have a week and a half to pull this together.

Not required…. but if volunteers want to bring a handwritten note/pictures to include in shoe box gifts, that is welcome. More than one is welcome as well.
If someone wants to bring items to include in shoe boxes, that is also welcome, but not expected. Google “Operation Christmas Child What to pack in a shoebox” for details on prohibited items.

 

Date + Time

Nov 10, 2017, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Location

Life Connections Church
11616 E. 126th
Fishers, IN 46038

 

Friday:
Loading and unloading tables, boxes/totes/bags
Setting up tables
Sorting gifts by age and type
Decorating
Signing Christmas Cards
Cleanup

Saturday:
Greeter/sign in/orientation
Packing shoe box gifts
Packing station “captains” (answer questions, restock that station)
Sign Christmas Cards
Clean up
Break down tables
Take out trash
Load finished boxes into vehicles

Parking is free.
Bottled water, a light lunch/snack, and drawings for gift cards or gift baskets are included.

Casual and/or festive.
Jeans, sneakers, t-shirts/sweatshirts with appropriate language/images for small children and church. Some volunteers may get dirty lifting and moving items.