Shoe Boxes are like hearts, they come in a variety of sizes. But when it comes to Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes, the hearts that fill them come in only one size: BIG. It is sometimes unimaginable to think that a little boy or girl might not have a pair of gloves, a toothbrush or a single toy. In America, most kids have an abundance of all of these items. Even those considered poor typically have a decent pair of shoes and some candy at Christmastime. This is why Chick-fil-A of New Bern has chosen to partner with Operation Christmas Child, to hold our 2nd Annual Shoe Box Collection.
Our customers are invited to pick up an empty Operation Christmas Child shoe box at Chick-fil-A, to fill for a needy boy or girl. If they simply bring it back to Chick-fil-A on Saturday November 12th (2-6pm), they receive a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. There is no “perfect” way to fill a shoebox, and my advice is to visit a local retail store with an open heart and see where it leads. This year, my family filled a box for a boy and for a girl. We spent about an hour in Wal-Mart, picking out what we thought would be best for “our” shoe box recipients. My son loves this tradition and it teaches him the value of giving unselfishly; it teaches us adults just the same.
At Chick-fil-A, helping those in need runs deep in our hearts. In addition to partnering with Operation Christmas Child during the holiday season, throughout the year we work locally and regionally with countless non-profit organizations, churches and schools to make sure that the kids in our community are taken care of as well. We hope you will choose to pack a shoe box (or ten!) this holiday season. Somewhere in the world there is a child hoping to receive a Christmas present from you. Visit the OCC website to learn “How To Pack A Shoe Box”, with Scott McCreery: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/
