2012 Collection Schedule

During 2012 we will be collecting items for Operation Christmas Child year round. Below is a suggested donation schedule. Donations may be taken to the Welcome Center or the E Building lobby.

January              Washclothes, combs & after Christmas sales

February            Small toys & small stuffed animals

March                 Socks & T-shirts

April                     Small toys & small stuffed animals

May                      Ball caps & hair clips

June                     Sunglasses & toy jewelry

July                       School supplies

August                School supplies

September        Toothbrushes & toothpaste

October              Bars of mild soap & shoeboxes

Gift Ideas

Toys
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

School Supplies
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Hygiene Items
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A Personal Note
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

Do not include:
used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans