Despite a global pandemic, residents of Adams County shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout Adams County resulted in 6,613 shoebox gifts collected at curbside drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child!
Across the U.S., the project collected more than 7.8 million such gifts in 2020. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2020, the ministry is now sending more than 8.9 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide.
Through shoeboxes—packed with fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—Adams County volunteers brought joy to children in need around the world. Each gift-filled shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love, and it is often the first gift these children have ever received. Through the continued generosity of donors since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 186 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 160 countries and territories.
Across Adams County, shoebox packers shop for shoebox gift deals year round, and many serve at a deeper level. You can find more information about ways that you can get involved year round here on our site!
Although local drop‑off locations for gifts are closed until the week of November 15, 2021, you can still be a part of this life-changing project! You can join us in collecting donations throughout the year. We collect different categories of items all year long. You can also conveniently pack a shoebox gift anytime with a few simple clicks by visiting Samaritan’s Purse’s Build a Shoebox tool on their website.
These simple gifts, packed with love, send a message to children worldwide that they are loved and not forgotten.