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The Power of a Shoebox
US Companies Operation Christmas Child 2025
(US Duct, US Metal Crafters, & US Enhanced)
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At US Duct, US Metal Crafters, and US Enhanced, we believe in making a difference.
This year marks our third year partnering with Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child. Thanks to the incredible support of our associates, customers, and vendor partners, we’ve packed and shipped thousands of shoeboxes over the past two years. Each one delivered love, hope, and joy to a child in need.
In 2025, we’re doing it again!
According to Samaritan’s Purse, it costs approximately $110,000 to pack and ship 3,000 shoeboxes. This total includes the cost of the boxes themselves, all gift items inside (toys, school supplies, hygiene products, etc.), and international shipping.
There are several impactful ways to get involved:
- Contribute toward the cost of box contents (toys, hygiene items, and school supplies)
- Help cover international shipping expenses
- Help cover the costs of the shoe box contents such as the toys and essential items
- Share the mission and encourage others to join in
Get Involved Today:
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
Beyond online giving, we offer other ways to contribute to the contents of each box
Invoice Add-On
When placing an order with us, simply request an OCC line item be added to your invoice. This contribution directly supports the purchase of items for the shoeboxes—things like school supplies, toys, and hygiene essentials.
Vendor Discount Program
If you're one of our valued vendors, consider offering a discount on your invoice to us labeled as "OCC". Those funds will be applied directly to box contents.
SHARING IS CARING
Share this page with your colleagues, friends, and family. Together, we can all make a difference in a child's life by providing them essentials like hygiene items and fun toys.
A Story That Still Inspires: From Sudan to Smiles
Many of you remember Abraham—a member of our team whose life was forever changed by a simple shoebox. In 1987, he fled war-torn Sudan as a child and endured years in refugee camps. In 1995, someone handed him a shoebox and said, “Merry Christmas.” That box, filled with simple items, reminded him he wasn’t forgotten. Now a father of four and living in the U.S., Abraham never forgot what that moment meant to him—and neither have we.
Learn more about his story here:
Join Us in 2025
Let’s not only pack 3,000 boxes again, but also ensure each one reaches its destination. Whether you give online, contribute through your invoice, or participate as a sponsor, you are part of something bigger—offering hope to children in need. We’ll be hosting our annual onsite packing event this November, and we invite you to be part of it in any way you can.
Together, we’ll make this our most impactful year yet.
Based on Samaritan’s Purse national averages, it costs approximately $110,000 to fill and ship 3,000 boxes. Of that, $30,000 is needed for shipping alone, and the rest of the costs are for paying for the essential hygiene items and toys going to a child in need.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!