Samaritan’s Purse has kicked off their annual Operation Christmas Child initiative.
One of the local organizers of Operation Christmas Child, Laura Carter, explains that people can fill up a shoebox with gifts for children living in desperate situations around the world.
Carter says that the shoeboxes can be filled with hygiene items, school supplies, and toys like stuff animals and balls.
However, she says that due to customs, shoeboxes should not have liquids or toothpaste, candy, or war-related toys.
In addition to the shoebox, people are also asked to give a ten dollar donation to cover the shipping fee.
This year, the local collection deadline is earlier than usual to ensure that the boxes can get to the collection depots on time.
You’re asked to drop off the shoeboxes here at 102.9 CHTM on or before November 3rd.
