Shoebox Packing Party 2026
Join us as we partner with Operation Christmas Child to help pack more than 22,000 shoeboxes that will be distributed to children around the world. Each shoebox is an opportunity for a child to experience God’s love, hear the Gospel, and receive a tangible expression of hope through a local church.
July 8–11 & 13–15, 2026
at First Alliance Church
Times:
9:00am–12:00pm
(Note: July 11 is 9:00am–12:00pm only.)1:00pm–4:00pm
6:00pm–9:00pm
Volunteers are needed to pack shoeboxes, fold boxes, and help load trucks. Most positions require standing. Children are welcome to serve alongside their parents but must remain supervised throughout the event.
Please enter through the doors at the rear of the church (2939 Zimmerly Road). Feel free to bring your own snacks and water.
Questions? Contact Kathy at 814-823-2574.
Planning to help? Sign up below so we know you’re coming and can be ready to welcome you when you arrive.
About Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse that provides gift-filled shoeboxes to children around the world while sharing the hope of the Gospel through local churches in receiving countries. Each shoebox represents an opportunity for a child and family to hear about Jesus and experience His love in a tangible way.
First Alliance Church has partnered with Operation Christmas Child for many years through shoebox collection, volunteer service, and regional packing initiatives.
2025 Collection Season Recap
During the 2025 Operation Christmas Child season, First Alliance Church distributed shoeboxes to our congregation, collected filled boxes throughout National Collection Week, and served as a regional collection site for Northwestern Pennsylvania.
Our FAC family packed and donated 207 shoeboxes, helping provide 207 children around the world with gifts, the Gospel, and an invitation to learn more about Jesus through local church partners.
In addition, more than 5,270 shoeboxes were received and processed at First Alliance Church during National Collection Week before being loaded onto three semi-trailers and sent on their journey around the world.
We are deeply grateful for the many volunteers who gave their time to count, organize, pray over, cartonize, and load shoeboxes throughout the week. Their faithful service helped make this ministry possible.
Build A Shoebox Online
In addition to packing traditional shoeboxes, Operation Christmas Child also offers the opportunity to build shoeboxes online during the annual collection season. Information and links for online participation will be posted here when they become available.