Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Shoebox Collection Week is Fast Approaching

The Operation Christmas Child 2023 Shoebox Collection Week is November 13 – 20, 2023.  Volunteers have been transforming empty shoeboxes into gifts of hope filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and articles of clothing for children in need worldwide.

 

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way so that missionaries and volunteers can share the Good News of Jesus Christ.   And, it all starts with the help of a shoebox filled with gifts.

 

Since 1993, more than 209 million children in over 170 countries and territories have received a shoebox gift. These children as well as those who hear the Gospel at shoebox outreach events share their faith with friends and family who, in turn, disciple others.

 

Collection Week – November 13 – 20, 2023

Local Drop-off Site

 

Hope, AR – First Baptist Church

315 S Main Street Hope, AR 71801-5202

Mon, Nov. 13: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 14: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 15: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 16: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 17: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 18: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 19: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 20: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

 

For additional drop-off sites, collection dates and hours, and directions to the drop-off sites, go to samaritanspurse.org/occ and select Drop-off Locations.   For area questions, contact Jim Herman at occjim.herman@yahoo.com .  Please deliver your shoebox gifts to a drop-off site as soon as possible during collection week.