Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children around the world in Jesus’ name. This is a tangible expression of God’s love as ministry partners share the Good News of Jesus Christ, God’s Greatest Gift. The 2026 goal: 12.8 million shoebox gifts globally with almost 17,000 of these from Pinellas county, Florida. Preprinted shoeboxes will be available in the lobby beginning October 18th. Also, online build-a-box details will be available. Collection deadline is November 15th.