Operation Christmas Child
2021 Special Report
Special Report 2021 In 2021, Samaritan’s Purse continued to declare God’s glory in more than 100 countries and territories through Operation Christmas Child—including among many unreached people groups at the very ends of the earth. We praise God that more than 9.1 million shoebox gifts were distributed to children in need at over 81,000 outreach…
Franklin Graham
Newsletter January 2024
Franklin Graham Update | January Franklin Graham Update | January AFTER the SHOEBOX... The Greatest Journey Begins Dear Friend, As I write this, more than 11 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are just beginning their journey—crossing oceans, mountains, and deserts—to delight children in more than 100 countries around the world. We thank God for everyone who prayerfully packed these gifts, and we…
Media
Press Release Samaritan’s Purse Crosses Threshold of 100 Million Pounds of Food Disributed in War-Torn Ukraine
Samaritan’s Purse Crosses Threshold of 100 Million Pounds of Food Disributed in War-Torn Ukraine Boone, N.C., Dec. 07, 2022—Samaritan’s Purse is currently importing 1.4 million pounds of food into war-torn Ukraine every week, and yesterday, the Christian international relief and evangelism organization surpassed a major milestone—distributing more than 100 million pounds of food for families…
Operation Christmas Child
Press Release Operation Christmas Child January 01-13-21
Samaritan's Purse Celebrates 9.1 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need BOONE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2021—Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox packers shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Some 7.8 million gifts were brought to curbside drop-off locations nationwide for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation…
Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse Celebrates 10.5 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need
Samaritan's Purse Celebrates 10.5 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need BOONE, N.C., Jan. 17, 2020 Because of the generosity of donors across the United States, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, collected more than 8.9 million shoeboxes in 2019. Packed with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items, these gifts bring joy and the eternal…
Operation Christmas Child
Press Release Operation Christmas Child Feb. 1 – Over 11.3 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected
Samaritan's Purse Celebrates Over 11.3 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need BOONE, N.C.—Millions of shoebox packers shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the…
Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse Celebrates 11.9 Million+ Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts
Samaritan's Purse Celebrates 11.9 Million+ Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts BOONE, N.C.—The true meaning of Christmas was shared with millions of children in need around the world this year through shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items. The overwhelming generosity of millions of shoebox packers contributed to a successful collection…
Operation Christmas Child
The Gospel Transforms a Teen in Cambodia
Living in a country steeped in false religions, Phirun’s* faith in Jesus Christ is tested. But the teenager does not let that stop her joy from being complete. Not that long ago—without God in her life—she lied, stole, and persistently bullied others. The change in her life began when she attended the lessons of The…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Franklin Graham Sees Relief Work in Jamaica; Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Delivered
Franklin Graham met with storm survivors in Jamaica on Sunday in Black River. Earlier in the weekend, our DC-8 aircraft carried more than 9,000 Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to the island for children affected by Hurricane Melissa. It was the final mission for this historic aircraft. Franklin Graham visited Black River and other communities…
Media
Press Release: Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 Makes Final Flight from Greensboro, Delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica
Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 Makes Final Flight from Greensboro, Delivering Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes to Hurricane-Ravaged Jamaica BOONE, N.C., Dec. 4, 2025 —This Friday, December 5th, the last U.S.-registered DC-8 will embark on its final mission—carrying 9,200 shoebox gifts to Jamaica. These Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are packed with toys, school supplies, and personal care items…
