Operation Christmas Child provides free cardboard boxes that anyone can use to pack. They have also introduced their own plastic version that can be purchased on their website or at Hobby Lobby. These plastic boxes have been tested to withstand the rough shipping process as well as the drastic changes in temperature that can occur.

During National Collection Week (Nov. 13–20, 2023), Samaritan's Purse will collect the gift filled shoeboxes at more than 4,500 drop off locations in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Learn how to pack a shoebox, view gift suggestions, find the nearest drop-off location, and Follow Your Box at samaritanspurse.org/occ.