Hobby Lobby is a national chain of craft stores that sell arts and crafts supplies, fabric, floral items, and more. The company was founded in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 1972 by David Green and his wife Barbara. The Greens were Christians who wanted to provide a place where people could find supplies for their hobbies and also shop in a Christian-owned business.
Hobby Lobby is known for its commitment to Christian values. The company’s official statement of faith includes a belief in the Bible as the “inspired Word of God.”
The company requires its employees to sign a statement of faith and requires store managers to lead devotional meetings for employees. The company also closes all its stores on Sundays so that employees can have a day of rest and worship.
Given Hobby Lobby’s Christian values, it’s not surprising that the company would be supportive of Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a project of the international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan’s Purse.
The project collects shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in need around the world. Hobby Lobby has been an official Operation Christmas Child drop-off location since 2009.
Hobby Lobby stores have special Operation Christmas Child collection boxes set up from November 1 through December 31 each year. shoppers can pick up a shoebox at the store or fill one at home and drop it off at the collection box. Donations to Operation Christmas Child are tax-deductible.
Hobby Lobby is just one of many companies that support Operation Christmas Child. Others include Chick-Fil-A, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, and Walmart. You can find a complete list of drop-off locations on the Samaritan’s Purse website.
Yes, Hobby Lobby has Operation Christmas Child boxes.
