National Donation Week/Operation Christmas Child

Samaritan’s Purse is kicking off National Donation Week for its Operation Christmas Child international gift drive. The charity organization collects millions of gifts packaged in shoeboxes every year.

Millions of children in over 100 countries around the world request shoebox gift donations. The most popular items are balls and small toys, and school and art supplies.

Donors can pick up shoeboxes from drop-off sites or pack their own. A $10 donation is required for shipping expenses.

The deadline to drop off boxes is Monday, November 25th.

Local drop-off sites include:…Ardmore First Baptist Church, 26670 5th Street Ardmore, AL 35739-8105.