Operation Christmas Child 3rd Annual Daniel Island Packing Party!
SUPPLIES NEEDED!
The goal for the Daniel Island Packing Party is to put together 500 OCC shoeboxes. Volunteers are welcome to come out and assist in packing the boxes, but organizers are especially in need of supplies. Below is a list of desired items (everything must fit in a shoebox):
*Monetary donations to help cover shipping costs ($7 per box).
*Toys - items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yo’s, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (be sure to include extra batteries).
*School supplies - pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
*Non-liquid hygiene items - toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
*Accessories - t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
*Crafts - make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets.
DO NOT INCLUDE used or damaged items, war-related items such a toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
SUPPLY DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
SunTrust Bank on Daniel Island
OCC Tent at Park Day on November 14
CAN’T MAKE THE PACKING PARTY?
You can pack an OCC shoebox ahead of time and drop it off at either SunTrust Bank on Daniel Island or at the OCC tent at Park Day on Daniel Island on Saturday, November 14.
HAVE BUSINESS ITEMS TO DONATE?
Are you a business interested in making a large donation? Do you have t-shirts, drawstring bags, and items that may be filling up your marketing/advertising storage closet that OCC can use? Let us know! Contact Jennifer Roberts at the phone or email listed below.
OCC SPIRIT DAY AT CHICK-FIL-A!
Visit Chick-fil-A at 1024 Johnnie Dodds Blvd in Mt. Pleasant on Monday, November 16. When you make your purchase, mention that you are supporting the Operation Christmas Child Spirit Day, and 20 percent of your purchase will go toward shipping costs for the Daniel Island Packing Party.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Jennifer Roberts at (843) 270-1161 or via email at jcsroberts@yahoo.com. For additional information about Operation Christmas Child, visit http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/.