Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Individuals, families, churches, and groups fill empty shoeboxes with items - like toys, school supplies, socks, etc - and drop these boxes off at designated locations during National Collection Week. These boxes get sent to shipment centers across the U.S. and delivered to children in more than 100 countries!

You may drop off completed shoeboxes before or after services on Sundays or anytime during the hours listed below. You may also pack a shoebox online and it will be counted towards our church goal.  Just click here to pack your shoebox online.

If you would like to make a donation, click on the button below. Your donation will pay for shipment or items which we will purchase to put in the shoeboxes we pack at our Friends and Family Packing Party on November 10th.

Drop Off Hours:     

Planning on donating items to OCC this year?

Below is a list of items we need to pack GPC shoeboxes. You can also find OCC items on Amazon, click here for a wish list. 

• pens/pencils
• erasers/pencil sharpeners
• other school supplies
• combs/brushes
• socks
• t-shirts
• caps/winter hats
• combs/brushes
• hair accessories
• washcloths
• toothbrushes
• small games and toys (please, no weapons or war-related items).

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone regarding Operation Christmas Child at Grace Presbyterian Church, please contact Cathy Distefano, Kelly Pike, or Trish Woicik.

Cathy (516) 383-5069

Kelly (516) 635-7839

Trish (631) 566-6537

Click Here to learn more of the long-term reach of Operation Christmas Child.