FAQ

Q. How do we find the Families that OCH helps each year?

A. Operation Christmas Hope partners with The Children and Family Network Centers (CFNC), a local network of eight free, high-quality bi-lingual preschools that provide low-income children with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. CFNC fills a void ensuring that children of the working poor have ongoing access to preschool so that they start elementary school on par with their classmates. All families have opted-in to participate in this program.

Q. Can my children come with me to deliver gifts on Christmas Eve?

A. We ask that all participants in the gift deliveries to the families on Christmas Eve are over the age of 14.

Q. do i have to purchase everything on My Adopted families’ wish list?

A. We leave the decision on what to purchase for your adopted family in your hands. Operation Christmas Hope will purchase winter coats for every adult family member. We only ask that if you have adopted a family, that you please purchase winter coats for every family member under the age of 18.

Q. Can i donate gift cards for families?

A. Donations of gift cards are very helpful to our families. Gift cards for Walmart and Target are very much appreciated. Please send any gift card donations to

Q. What is operation Christmas Hope’s Tax Identification number?

A. OCH is a 501(c)3 organization and fully tax exempt. Our taxpayer ID is 81-2370351.