It’s Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Season once again.
This is the opportunity to pack shoe boxes with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies to be sent to children in impoverished and war-torn areas. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, which has sent these tangible gifts to millions of children for over 25 years.
This is a great hands-on project for families, churches, and civic organizations.
Anyone can contribute — Simply start with a shoe box and decide to pack for a boy or girl, ages 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Then fill the box with simple fun and useful items for this child. (Do not add liquid items, toothpaste, candy, or war-related items.)
After packing the box, be sure to add a $10 gift for shipping. For ideas and information, go to samaritanspurse.org.
National Collection Week is Nov. 14 through Nov. 21. Local drop-off areas will be staffed by volunteers who will send the box on to the first part of its journey.
Batesville drop-off location and hours are as follows:
Calvary Baptist Church, 1775 Lyon St.
Mon, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tues, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wed, Nov, 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Thur, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sat, Nov, 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sun. Nov. 20, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
