Operation Christmas Child
Pack a Shoebox.
Share the Joy of Christmas.
This year, Uniting Heart and Soul is proud to support Operation Christmas Child as an official shoebox drop-off location in Woollahra.
By filling a shoebox with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and other thoughtful gifts, you can help bring joy and hope to a child experiencing hardship somewhere in the world.
Drop off your completed shoebox by Tuesday 20 October 2026.
A Simple Gift with a Lasting Impact
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational Christian organisation working with local partners around the world.
Each year, individuals, families, churches, schools and community groups fill shoeboxes with useful and joyful gifts for children in need. These shoeboxes are collected and delivered through trusted local partners in more than 100 countries and territories.
For many children, it may be the first gift they have ever received. Each box offers a tangible expression of care, reminding a child that they are seen, valued and loved.
How You Can Take Part
Participating is simple:
1. Find a Shoebox
Use an average-sized shoebox or an official Operation Christmas Child box.
2. Fill It with Thoughtful Gifts
Choose a selection of new toys, school supplies, personal care items and other fun or useful gifts suitable for a child.
Please follow the official packing guidelines to ensure everything included can be safely accepted and delivered.
3. Complete the Required Details
Follow the Operation Christmas Child instructions for labelling your shoebox and making the recommended donation toward its collection, processing and delivery.
4. Bring It to Us
Drop your completed shoebox at Uniting Heart and Soul Woollahra during the collection period below.
Official Woollahra Drop-Off Location
Uniting Heart and Soul Woollahra
St Columba Church
53A Ocean Street
Woollahra NSW 2025
Drop-off period:
From now until Tuesday 20 October 2026
Drop-off hours:
Tuesday–Friday
10:00 am–4:00 pm
Please note that Tuesday 20 October is the final day to deliver your shoebox.