Sharing the Gift of Love This Christmas

As the holiday season draws near, our hearts are filled with gratitude for God’s greatest gift—His Son, Jesus Christ. Christmas reminds us that love came down to dwell among us, and now we have the joy of sharing that same love with others.

This year, we invite you to join our Christmas Shoebox Ministry—a simple yet powerful way to bless children in Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Romania. For many, these gifts will be the only ones they receive, but through them they’ll experience the warmth of God’s love and the hope of the gospel.

Here’s how you can make a difference:


1. Give a Gift of $30

The most effective way to participate is to give a $30 donation to Bread of Life (through your church, by check, online, or via Zelle at 717-940-7314). Your contribution enables us to purchase gifts locally in Eastern Europe, helping support local communities while making each shoebox more personal, practical, and cost-effective.

2. Pack a Shoebox Yourself

If you prefer, you can still prepare your own shoebox filled with small gifts and essentials, and send it to our warehouse at 920 Center Church Rd., East Earl, PA 17519. Each box will be hand-delivered through our Shoebox Project, carrying joy and the message of Christ’s love.

When we give in love, we reflect the heart of Christ. As Scripture reminds us in 1 John 3:18, “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” Every shoebox becomes a message of hope—a reminder to a child that they are seen, loved, and remembered by God.


This Christmas, may we be His hands and feet—spreading love where it’s needed most.

Together, let’s make this season a celebration of giving, faith, and joy that reaches across borders and into hearts.

Debora Brown

Volunteer Sponsorship Director

Thank you for your interest in Bread of Life Ministries. We have been able to accomplish a lot with the help of our supporters around the world. There is still more for us to do. Please prayerfully consider how you might help support Bread of Life as we provide support to children and families in need.

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