Collection week for Operation Christmas Child coming up soon

Volunteers are gearing up to support Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child, which will be collecting shoebox gifts at nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country November 17 through 24.

According to Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need since 1993. The operation supports children who are suffering from war, poverty, disease, and disaster.

All are welcome to contribute a shoebox, information on which can be found on the “How to Pack a Shoebox” webpage on the organization’s website. Participants can also make a donation on the website to support the effort.

Area drop-off locations that will be active during collection week include Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Stithton Baptist Church in Radcliff, First Baptist Church in Hodgenville, First Baptist Church in Brandenburg, Hardinsburg Baptist Church, Crosspoint Church in Leitchfield, and Wickland Baptist Church in Bardstown. Search for the location nearest you and find more information at www.samaritanspurse.org.