Leader: Amanda Willard
Welcome to 2026
Operation Christmas Child!
In 2025, we were able to collect
2016 Shoe Boxes
that went to children in need around the world!
We hope to see even more in 2026!
THE ANNUAL FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PACKING PARTY WILL BE HELD IN NOVEMBER 8, 2026 AT 3 P.M.
WANT TO HELP? VOLUNTEER TRAINING DAY WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2026 AT 4-5 P.M.
First Baptist Church is the
ONLY Drop-off site in Dubuque.
The National Collection Week will be November 16th to November 23rd.
FBC COLLECTION HOURS:
November 16th to November 20th: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
November 21st: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
November 22nd: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
November 23rd: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. (Truck pulls out at 10 a.m. Boxes must be totaled and loaded before 10 a.m.)
Can't Make the Local Collection Hours?
You can still mail your box or contribute online for Christmas 2026.
Send your box to:
Samaritan’s Purse
Attn: Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project
801 Bamboo Road
Boone, NC 28607
How do I pack a shoebox?
Got Questions?
