Drop-off sites open for Operation Christmas Child
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back − to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Shoebox gifts prepared by donors and filled with toys, hygiene items and school supplies may be dropped off during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are open. The Samaritan’s Purse project will collect its 200-millionth shoebox this year.
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for nearly three decades. In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches to deliver the expressions of God’s love to children in need. Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox webpage.
“This season, children around the world need a tangible reminder that there is hope and that God loves them,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Through these shoebox gifts packed with special items, children also receive the opportunity to hear about the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ.”
Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The online lookup tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop off.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200-millionth box this year
