Christ Church partners with OCC to share the good news of Jesus's love with children around the world who are experiencing war, poverty, natural disaster, or other hardships. Preparation happens year-round for our annual Community Packing Party and Shoebox Drop-off Location in November.
Community Shoebox Packing Party
Each November, we host a four-day Community Shoebox Packing Party, in conjunction with OCC’s National Collection Week.
Community Shoebox Drop-Off Location
We also serve as a Drop-off Location for individuals, families, and nearby organizations who pack their own shoebox gifts.
Donate Supplies
• Hygiene kit supplies: bar soap, washcloths, toothbrushes, combs
• School kit supplies: pencil bags, #2 pencils, colored pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners, scissors, crayons, notebooks, paper
• Tool kit supplies: small hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, assorted screws and nails, tape measures, gloves, flashlights with batteries
• Fishing kit supplies: #4 & 6 hooks, weights, bobbers (2" & smaller), corks
• Sewing kit supplies: thread, ribbon, seam rippers, tape measures, safety pins, needles, buttons, lightweight fabric
• Small toys: dolls, balls, coloring books, games, plushies, Happy Meal prizes official collection list
• Schedule a dropoff with OCC@christchurchmequon.org or bring them to a Prep Night (see below)
Attend a Prep Night
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month (February through October) to work on the behind-the-scenes projects that make OCC Event Week possible. Have fun and find fellowship while assembling kits, sorting toys, games, and books, or making gifts to include in our shoebox gifts. Christmas music, hot chocolate, and snacks included. All ages are welcome.
Join the OCC@CC Team
Want to do more? You can help us plan and organize OCC Event Week, work on projects at home, or volunteer with us at the Regional Sorting Center in Chicago.
Host, Attend, and Invite During OCC Event Week
Watch for details and signups in late fall.