FARGO (KFGO) —The collection season for Operation Christmas Child is underway as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across North Dakota are encouraged to pack a shoebox filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need. National Collection Week is Nov. 17–24.
Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children for more than three decades. The project of Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches.
“Every shoebox gift is an opportunity to tell a boy or girl that God loves them. That’s why we do what we do,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “I’m thankful for every single person who packs a shoebox because these simple gifts open the door for the Gospel.”
Participants can use the locator tool to find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. It is searchable by city or ZIP code and signs at each location will identify the drop off.
Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.
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