National Collection Week for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoebox ministry is in full force around the world.
Since 1993, OCC has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.
National Collection Week began Monday, Nov. 14, and will end next Monday, Nov. 21.
Friendship Baptist Church located at 475 Pearidge Rd., will serve as the drop-off location for Grenada. Those needing to drop boxes off during the week can do so during the scheduled drop off times.
Drop off times include:
• Wednesday, Nov. 16 — 9 a.m. until noon and 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Nov. 17 — 9 a.m. until noon
• Friday, Nov. 18 — noon until 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 19 — 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 20 — 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 21 — 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
With a computer or mobile device, you can pack a personalized shoebox gift on the Samaritan’s Purse website at samaritanspurse.org/occ You can select toys and gift items, write a note of encouragement and pack them in a shoebox online.
Those needing labels or shoeboxes can pick these items up at Friendship Baptist Church or find them on the website.
For more information or questions, call (662) 226-4658.
