Ryze Shoebox Drive

Operation Christmas Child · Ryze Agency 2026

Let's pack 50 shoeboxes.

We're excited to add a little extra giving to our Thanksgiving celebration this year. Right after lunch, we'll come together to pack shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child. Once they're filled, Samaritan's Purse will deliver our boxes to children around the world, helping bring a little joy to their holiday season.

This tradition has been close to Mark's heart for many years, and we're so happy to share it with the Ryze family. Choose what you'd like to contribute, drop it off at the front desk, and we'll pack everything together after lunch!

Pick what you'll bring
  • Claim byMonday, Nov 16Tell us what you'll bring.
  • Drop off byWednesday, Nov 18Leave your items at the front desk.
  • Packing partyThursday, Nov 191:30 PM in the Chill Room, right after the Thanksgiving potluck.

Pick what you'll bring

Each tag is a category. The ideas come from the official gift list, and anything similar counts. Find a tag, add your name and how many, and you're done. See the full gift list (PDF)

  • Multipacks are perfect: a pack of 10 fills 10 boxes.

    One multipack and you've covered a whole row of boxes.

Extras welcome

No target on these. Anything you bring makes a box better.

  • Found something else a kid would love?

    Bring it along. Check the gift ideas for inspiration and the "please don't bring" list first.

Who's bringing what

Everyone can see this list, so you can check what's already covered before you shop.

No one has claimed anything yet. Be the first!

How it works

  1. By Wednesday, Nov 18

    Bring your items

    Drop them at the front desk. New and store-bought is perfect.

  2. Thursday, Nov 19, 1:30 PM

    Build a box

    We'll lay everything out on tables in the Chill Room. Grab a box, decide who it's for, and fill it. Plan on 30 to 45 minutes.

  3. Before you close the lid

    Label it

    Tick boy or girl and an age group, then tape the label on top. You can tuck in a short note to the child too.

The label you'll fill in

This box is for a
Age group

Go ahead, try it. On packing day you'll tick one of each.

Gift ideas

The ideas on each tag come from the official Operation Christmas Child gift suggestions. Want to see every idea for girls and boys?

Open the full gift list (PDF)

By age (our suggestions, not official rules)

2 to 4Soft toys, chunky crayons, a small ball. Nothing small enough to swallow.
5 to 9Coloring books, crayons, a ball, small toys, simple games.
10 to 14Pens, a calculator, a ruler, a watch, hair accessories, a hobby kit.

More packing tips at samaritanspurse.org.

Every box gets

  • One wow toy
  • A toothbrush, washcloth and comb
  • School supplies
  • Socks or a T-shirt
  • A few small toys

Please don't bring

  • Soap or toothpaste
  • Candy, gum or any food
  • Liquids, lotions or medicine
  • Anything breakable or glass
  • Scary or war-related toys
  • Camouflage clothing
  • Used items