How to Donate
What, Where & WhenHere’s some information about what we work on collecting throughout the year.
Calendar
We collect hundreds of items throughout the year that are used to to fill shoeboxes at our annual Packing Party. If you would like to join us, here’s a list of what we collect and when.
January
Hygiene items, such as soap, washcloths, combs and brushes.
February
High-quality stuffed animals. (Keep in mind, they need to fit in a shoebox!)
March
Toothbrushes (but no toothpaste or mouthwash).
April
Fun items, like small toys, books, and stickers.
May
Girl’s clothing, including socks and shoes.
June
Boy’s clothing, including socks and shoes.
July
Accessories like jewelry, hair clips, and sunglasses, and useful items like fishing tackle, sewing items, etc.
August
School supplies, like pencils, pens, paper, small notebooks, crayons, markers and other helpful items.
September
Cold weather items, such as hats, scarves, mittens, as well as supplies such as yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks.
October
Letters for children, as well as a $10.00 love offering to help cover the cost of shipping.
November
Join us for our Annual Packing Party as we bring all of these wonderful donations together and pack shoeboxes.
Want to Help?
There are several ways that you can join us and donate items to fill shoeboxes. Here are a few of them:
Hunt for Bargains
Lots of stores offer cute items like toys and stuffed animals, for just a dollar. You can also find huge discounts on things after a holiday season is over. These items make great gifts! Have items you’d like to donate? Just let us know!
Buy in Bulk
Have you been to the Shoebox Supply House in Shippensburg? We love this place! You can find great deals on lots of quality items that are perfect for shoeboxes at their warehouse. Be sure to check out their website.
Make a Gift
Handmade items are gifts that are full of love! You can put your talents to good use by knitting, crocheting, carving, sewing and making beautiful gifts. Need inspiration? Check out the Shoebox Stashbusters group on Facebook!
Thanks to your generosity, in 2021, God enabled us to collect:
Shoeboxes
How to Donate
We’ve tried to make it easy for you to donate the items you collect. Here are some ways that you can donate items:
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Send us message by clicking below to let us know you have items ready. We can arrange for a convenient time for you to drop them off.
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You can also send us message to let us know that you have items that you would like for us to pick up. We’re happy to do that anytime!
Shoebox Drop‑off Locations
Click below to search and find the shoebox drop-off location that's closest to you Find LocationsAdams County Locations
Bethel Assembly of God
1125 Frederick Pike
Littlestown, PA 17340
First Baptist Church
1015 Chambersburg Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Idaville United Brethren
3590 Carlisle Road
Gardners, PA 17324
The Chapel – Littlestown
1144 Bollinger Road
Littlestown, PA 17340
Lower Marsh Creek
1865 Knoxlyn Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Upper Conewago
403 Mummerts Church Road
Abbottstown, PA 17301
Need to drop off shoeboxes that you’ve packed? Just let us know!
Join Us
Volunteering with Operation Christmas Child can take many forms but has one purpose—to bring the Gospel to children in need around the world. By serving year-round with Samaritan’s Purse through Operation Christmas Child, you will be a part of proclaiming the Gospel in more than 100 countries.
God has uniquely gifted you to serve! You can use your talents and abilities together with other volunteers around the world to bring Good News and great joy to children in need and their families through shoebox gifts.
We hope that you will consider partnering with us on the Adams County Area Team.
