This 2026, Grant is thrilled to once again partner with Samaritan's Purse as a Drop-Off Centre for Operation Christmas Child! We are looking forward to another fantastic shoebox packing season in November, so please plan to join us this year in packing your boxes the traditional way, online or both!
OCC National Collection Week
• November 15-22, 2026 •
Pack a box online
The easiest way to pack a shoebox is to join our online packing party!
With just a few clicks and from the comfort of your home, you can choose your own items online to fill your shoebox and receive a tax receipt. Just click the button below to start building your own online shoebox gift today!
How to pack
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an OCC shoebox
There are two ways to pack an OCC box. The easiest way is to join our online packing party. The link to a special page will be posted on this page during the collection period.
Additionally, if you love the experience of shopping and building physical shoeboxes, you can pick up empty shoeboxes at Grant in November and drop off at Grant during the collection period.
This year, Grant is again a Drop-Off Centre for OCC. So, whether you are a part of our Grant church community or not, you are more than welcome to drop off your boxes at Grant from November 16-22* or bring them to any of Samaritan's Purse Drop-Off Centres.**
* Closed on Friday, November 20.
** Don't forget to please include your $12 donation to cover shipping charges.
SERVE NIGHT
Grant Youth Middle School
Tuesday, November 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Students in grades 5 to 8 are invited to learn about Samaritan’s Purse's Operation Christmas Child project. Watch testimonies of children who have received a box and its impact on
them. We'll make crafts and write letters to pack in a shoebox. It's a great way to start a shoebox, hang out with our leaders and play some games.
START A BOX
Operation Christmas Child
Sunday, November 15, after the Classic and Contemporary service
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MISSIONS NIGHT
Grant Youth High School
Friday, November 20, from 7 to 9:30 pm
All grades 9 to 12 students can be excited about the opportunity to partner with Operation Christmas Child this week! We will help to serve and put our faith into action by packing, organizing, and loading OCC boxes into the Samaritan’s Purse semi. When we’re finished, we’ll learn more about Samaritan’s Purse and enjoy a snack together!
PIZZA LUNCH
Packing Party with
Sunday, November 22, after the Contemporary Service
This is your last chance to bring in your shoeboxes. Please mark your calendar and join us at Grant for our annual OCC pizza celebration lunch and human chain shoebox move and packing party on Sunday, November 23, after the 11 am service.
Operation Christmas Child
Watch more about
Operation Christmas Child Overview 2022 - Promo
Operation Christmas Child Overview 2022 - Full
