In 2009 SE Wisconsin area brought joy and hope to 21,000 children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas: Jesus Christ.

Each year, the week before Thanksgiving is Collection Week where individuals, churches and community groups such the scouts drop off shoe boxes filled with necessities, toys, candy etc.

To find out all about this exciting ministry , click on the official Operation Christmas Flying Shoe Box above. It will tell you....

How to pack a shoe box
Where to drop off your shoe box by keying in your zip code
How to become more involved

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