Operation Christmas Child Supplies and Ideas
Sewing Kits
Pins
Needles
Safety pins
Buttons
Tape measure
Scissors
Trim, ribbonMaterial (light weight)
Quilting fat quarters
School Kits
Pencil
Pen
Colored pencils
Glue stick
Markers
Stickers
Paper clips
Rulers (metric)
Tablets
Crayons
Envelopes, cards
Paper
Pencil sharpener
Eraser
Small coloring book
Tape
Small scissors
Pencil case
Hygiene Kits – no liquids
Soap (regular size work)
Washcloth
Hair ties & scrunches
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Costume jewelry
Pony beads
Hair bows & barrettes
Lip balm
Manicure set (no nail polish)
Comb
Small brush
Band-aids
Sturdy Toys (no war toys)
Ball
Baseball
Jump rope
Small car
Beanie baby size stuffed animal
Small dolls (no red hair – signifies malnourishment)
Small instruments: kazoos, recorders,
Harmonicas, penny whistles, finger cymbals,
Small tambourine
Small games (small size Yatzee)
Card games (like Go Fish, Old Maid, Uno)
Marbles
Yoyo
Jacks
Balloons
Mini Etch-a-Sketch
Travel size game
Slinky
Silly-putty
Kaleidoscope
Flat airplane kit
Small craft kit
Toy animal figure
Wearable
Gloves
Mittens
Baseball cap
Hat
T-shirt
Scarf
Dress – easily foldable
Shorts
Purse
Wrist watch
Drawstring backpack – easily foldable
Flip-flops
Bandana
Food-related
Lollipops
Hard candy
Collapsible water bottle
Curly straw
Small closeable plastic bags
Miscellaneous
Plastic shoebox size container