The festive season is a time for giving and spreading joy. While many of us are busy with our festivities, there are incredible efforts happening behind the scenes at Operation Christmas Child to make the season brighter for children in need worldwide.
Thousands of generous volunteers are dedicating their time to ensure the safety and customs compliance of the donated shoeboxes before they embark on their journeys to children in need.
Albert Jagger, a team with a heart for giving, has stepped up to make a difference, volunteering their time to join the efforts at the Coventry processing centre.
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Since 1993, more than 209 million children in over 170 countries have experienced the warmth of love through the simple, yet meaningful shoebox gifts. Packed with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, each box is sent with the hope that a child somewhere in the world will feel the love of God at Christmas. These shoebox gifts bring joy to children in Africa, Asia, Europe, Central America, and South America, reaching far and wide, touching the lives of those in need.
Why support Operation Christmas Child?
• Inspire Joy – By supporting Operation Christmas Child, you’re not just pouring gifts, you’re giving unimaginable excitement and hope to children who might go without during the holiday season.
• Reaches Further – The cause goes beyond geographical boundaries, ensuring shoeboxes reach even the most hard-to-reach.
• Shares God’s Love – Partnering with over 75,000 local churches, it shares the message of life and hope.
• Specially Delivered – Church and community leaders are trained to prioritise safety and ensure safe delivery of gifts.
As we gear up for the festive season, take a moment to reflect on the true spirit of Christmas – giving, sharing, and spreading joy. Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for children around the world, one shoebox at a time.
