Where do I put the label on the Operation Christmas Child box?
The best place to tape the barcode label is off center on the lid of the shoebox. Avoid placing the label in the center of the shoebox lid because that is where the shoebox will be taped shut at a processing center.
How do you get a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child?
For easiest processing, you can give online through our Label Options or Ways to Give pages, or by mailing a check in the postage-paid envelope available in our print brochure. If you use an online option on the Labels page, you can Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your gift.
How do you package a shoe box?
You can either tape up your shoebox and wrap with paper, or place it into a larger box for added protection. Use tissue paper, bubble wrap or polystyrene to fill the space in the box. Some shoes, such as soft ballet pumps and flip-flops, will fit into a large jiffy bag and are unlikely to be damaged.
How much should I spend on Operation Christmas Child boxes?
The $10 per shoebox is a suggested donation. This amount is critical to cover project costs involved in collecting, processing, and shipping your shoebox gifts to over 100 countries. It also provides for ministry materials such as The Greatest Gift Gospel Booklet and The Ministry Partner Guide.
Do you wrap shoe box?
A guide to wrapping a shoe box Give your shoe box a fresh look with a little gift wrap or repurpose your humble container as a new home for your nick-nacks and old photographs. Rather than being a present for the recycling bin, a nicely wrapped shoe box can double up as a gift box for birthdays and Christmas.
What do you write in a shoebox note?
Encourage your child’s letter writing with these tips:
- Introduce yourself by telling them your name and age.
- Write about how you had fun packing the box.
- Tell the child that you hope he/she will enjoy the gifts.
- Draw the outline of your state with a star showing where you live.
How do operation Operation Christmas Child labels work?
Operation Christmas Child labels will make certain your Christmas shoebox gets into the hands of the person you packed it for. Samaritan’s Purse makes divisions for the boxes according to both gender and age. You’ll notice on the labels that the age divisions are 2-4 year olds, 5-9 year olds, and 10-14 year olds.
How to donate a shoebox and Follow Your Box?
If you want to donate your $9 per shoebox and Follow Your Box, simply go through the steps below to activate the tracking feature of the label. Note: You can still use this label even if you choose not to activate the tracking. A set of 50 adhesive labels will make your packing parties even easier!
How much does it cost to label a shoebox?
Purchase a pack of 50 for $25. Purchase a pack of 12 for $18. Visit our Label Options page to find out whether an adhesive or printable label is best for you. Whichever you choose, use the label to indicate on your shoebox whether it was packed for a boy or girl and which age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
How do I activate the tracking feature on my shoebox?
If you want to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox, these QR-coded labels allow you to easily donate to activate and enable the tracking feature. Entire packs of 50 labels can be activated by scanning or entering the nine-digit code on one label.