It’s almost collection time for Operation Christmas Child in Chatham-Kent.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. Volunteers collect shoebox gifts – filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys. Each box is a powerful expression of hope, joy and love.
Since 1993 (when this endeavour was founded), 167 million shoebox gifts have been delivered to children in more than 160 countries.
Samaritan’s Purse’s goal this year is to collect enough shoebox gifts to reach 11 million children in 100 countries.
Shoeboxes for filling can be picked up at Gregory Drive Alliance Church,
255 Gregory Dr. W. in Chatham.
Filled boxes can be dropped off at the church, or at the Community Church in Dresden or First Baptist Church in Wallaceburg.
National Collection week is Nov. 18-24.
