Operation Christmas Child

Oak Grove participates each year in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child program collecting items throughout the year to fill each box with joy! Donation bins are located in the west lobby.
Or use Oak Grove Baptist Church build a shoebox online.

Every shoebox has a story - how do they all start, click here.

OCC Collection Schedule: January - Focus on youth boys: flashlights, small hammers, work gloves, t-shirts, balls with pumps. February - “Share God’s Love” fill the foyer with hygiene items, toothbrushes, lip balm, stick deodorant, hair accessories, brushes, combs. March - School supplies: Crayons, glue sticks, colored pencils, pens, pencils, scissors. April - Wash cloths and socks. May - Small toys: stuffed animals, dolls, jump ropes, cars, balls, puzzles, etc. June - Personal accessories: flip flops, sun dresses, tote bags, undergarments, t-shirts. July - “Christmas in July” fill a bag with school supplies. Crayons, glue sticks, scissors, pens, pencils, small notebooks. August - Hygiene items: lip balm, toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, tissues. September - Toys and fillers: balls, dolls, cars, jump ropes, puzzles, etc. October - Love offering for postage and fillers. November - Love offering for postage. Pray for collection week.

Items NOT allowed: liquids, creams, nail polish, soap, any scary or sharp items, military toys or clothes.

Great resources for OCC supplies: https://wowsupplies.com/shop-products/, https://shoeboxsupplyhouse.com/ https://westernstarwholesales.com/collection/pumps?grid_list=view&filters.v.price.lte=, Oriental Trading Co., Amazon bulk