Shoeboxes of Christmas gifts, necessities donated to children in need

Churches across the Valley are participating as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child, a charity drive that donates shoeboxes full of gifts and necessitites to children in need across the globe.

National collection week for Operation Christmas Child , a project of Samaritan’s Purse, began Monday as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country.

Individuals, families and groups across Arizona have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with toys, school supplies and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now during National Collection Week, ongoing through Nov. 24.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more

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