Gifts of Hope sources a small selection of useful shoebox items in larger quantities so churches and individuals can benefit from bulk pricing without having to buy hundreds of each item themselves.
We do the sourcing, sample testing and bulk buying. Churches and individual packers can then purchase the quantities they actually need.
Gifts of Hope buys in volume so churches, groups, and individual shoebox packers can purchase the quantity they actually need — no bulk minimum.
Red & White. A great choice for younger children and a fun “Wow” item for a shoebox. Durable Size 3 soccer ball ships deflated to save space and includes a compact hand pump and inflation needle.
Assorted Colors. A full-size soccer ball that makes an excellent “Wow” item for older children and teens. Ships deflated to save space and includes a compact hand pump and inflation needle.
Balls shown represent available color variations. Colors may vary based on availability.
Sample Page — Inside the Book24-Page Bible Coloring Book • 6" × 8"
Created especially for children, the Gifts of Hope Jesus Loves Me! Coloring Book shares the story of God's love through Bible-based coloring pictures, simple descriptions, and Scripture references. Each page gives children something to color and enjoy while introducing them to the truth of God's Word and the love of Jesus.
Its 6" × 8" size fits beautifully in a shoebox and provides 24 pages for children to color, discover, and enjoy.
Created exclusively for Gifts of Hope.
Sample Page — Inside the Book24-Page Bible Coloring Book • 6" × 8"
Follow Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem through the Last Supper, the cross, and the joy of His resurrection. This Bible-based coloring book features detailed illustrations, short descriptions, and Scripture references to share the hope of Easter with children.
With its more detailed artwork, this edition is especially appealing to older children and makes a meaningful addition to shoebox gifts, Sunday schools, and children's ministries.
Created exclusively for Gifts of Hope.
Expected Spring 2027. Preorder inquiries are welcome now. Pricing and fulfillment will be confirmed before any payment is requested.
Request copies without paying now. We will contact you about price and availability.
Look Inside — Click Image to EnlargeFull-Color Interactive Christmas Storybook
Meet Hope, a curious little lamb with a pink bow, as she takes children on a journey through the story of Jesus' birth. Young readers can search for Hope hidden in each richly illustrated scene while discovering the true meaning of Christmas.
A fun, faith-filled seek-and-find adventure for families, churches, and children's ministries.
An original Gifts of Hope children's storybook.
Coming Soon. Let us know if you are interested in copies. Price and availability will be confirmed before any purchase.
No payment required. Requests are nonbinding.Two complete, age-appropriate school supply kits designed for children’s shoebox gift ministries and outreach programs. Quality supplies, thoughtfully grouped to make preparing shoeboxes easier.
Crayola crayons, scissors, notebook, pencil pouch, ruler, pencils, pens, eraser and pencil sharpener.
May also be suitable for younger children with adult supervision.
Colored pencils, scissors, notebook, pencil pouch, ruler, pencils, pens, eraser and pencil sharpener.
Coming Soon — Expected Early 2027.
Pricing and availability will be announced soon. These kits are not yet available for purchase.
Quality Supplies • Brighter Tomorrows
We compare manufacturers, purchase samples and evaluate quality before committing to a bulk order.
Larger purchases can unlock pricing that may not be practical for an individual church or shoebox packer.
Participating churches and individuals can purchase smaller quantities while benefiting from the larger bulk buy.
Our goal isn't to carry hundreds of products. It's to identify a few items where careful sourcing, quality testing and volume purchasing can create genuine savings.
Each product is selected with usefulness, quality, value, and shoebox packing in mind.
Start with the items where volume matters most, then pass the savings along to the people packing the boxes.
Live within a reasonable distance of the Staunton or Harrisonburg, Virginia area? You may be able to skip regular shipping.
Choose local pickup at checkout and we’ll contact you to arrange a convenient pickup time and location.
Qualifying nearby orders can be hand delivered for a flat $15 fee. We’ll contact you after your order is placed to coordinate delivery.
Not local? No problem. Choose shipping and the shipping cost will be calculated for your order.
Gifts of Hope began with a pastor’s heart for children’s ministry and a simple desire: to help more children around the world experience the love of God.
Jesus told of the shepherd who was willing to leave the ninety-nine to go after the one. Every child matters to God, and every shoebox represents an opportunity to reach one more child with the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
That opportunity captured my heart. I began to think: What if we could help a church afford to pack 100 more shoeboxes? That would mean 100 more children receiving a tangible expression of God’s love, 100 more opportunities for the Gospel to be shared, and 100 more children invited to learn about Jesus.
So I went to work looking for ways to purchase quality shoebox items in bulk at lower prices and pass those savings along to churches, ministries, and individuals who are packing boxes.
Everyone is welcome to shop Gifts of Hope. Our primary focus is helping churches and ministries stretch their shoebox-packing budgets, but individuals and groups are welcome too.
Buy What You Need
We purchase products in bulk so you don’t have to. Order exactly the quantity you need—whether that’s 1, 10, 25, 50, or more.
More Gifts. Same Budget. Greater Reach.
Affordable should never mean careless. These gifts are placed into the hands of children as an expression of Christ’s love, so we want them to be useful, reasonably durable, and a good value.
We seek samples and evaluate products before committing to larger purchases. We do not want to knowingly offer items we would not be comfortable putting into a shoebox ourselves.
Our goal is to use bulk purchasing to reduce costs so churches, ministries, and individuals can make their shoebox budgets go farther.
We are not trying to carry everything. We focus on useful shoebox items where buying in volume can create meaningful value.
If your organization qualifies for sales-tax exemption, enter EXEMPT in the promo-code field. Please provide a valid tax-exemption certificate within 24 hours of purchase. After verification, Gifts of Hope will refund the exact sales-tax amount charged on the order to the original payment method. If a valid certificate is not received, the sales tax will not be refunded.
No. Everyone is welcome to purchase from Gifts of Hope. We are primarily focused on helping churches and ministries with shoebox-packing projects, but individuals and groups may order as well.
No. Buy exactly the quantity you need. Gifts of Hope purchases in bulk so churches, groups, and individual packers can benefit from bulk-based pricing without having to place a bulk order themselves.
Yes. Local pickup is free for customers able to arrange pickup in the Staunton/Harrisonburg, Virginia area. We will contact you to coordinate a time and location.
Yes. Qualifying orders within a reasonable distance of the Staunton/Harrisonburg area may be hand delivered for a flat $15 fee. Delivery is subject to location and availability.
We are finalizing shipping rates based on actual packed product sizes and box capacities so we can keep shipping as economical as possible. The final shipping cost will be shown before a live order is completed.
Enter EXEMPT when ordering and provide a valid tax-exemption certificate within 24 hours. Once verified, the exact sales-tax amount charged will be refunded to the original payment method.
No. Gifts of Hope LLC is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Samaritan’s Purse or Operation Christmas Child. We provide bulk items that churches, groups, and individuals may choose to use in shoebox ministries. Always confirm current ministry packing guidelines before packing.
Have a question about church or group orders? Email Darren at darren@giftsofhopeministries.com.
To submit your tax-exemption certificate, attach it to your email within 24 hours of purchase and include your church or organization name and order number.
Email Your CertificateGifts of Hope exists to help churches and individuals stretch their resources so they can place more useful gifts into shoeboxes and share the hope and love of Jesus with children around the world.
No payment is due now. We will email a final invoice after confirming fulfillment and applicable sales tax.
Interested in copies of our Easter coloring book? Please tell us how many you may want. This is an inquiry only—not a purchase or a commitment. Pricing and availability will be confirmed later; no payment is due.
Interested in The Christmas Story featuring Hope the Little Lamb? Let us know how many copies you may want. This is an inquiry only, with no commitment to buy. Price and availability will be confirmed later.