CORNWALL, Ontario – The First Baptist Church in Cornwall is organizing the annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign effort.
The public is invited to pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, personal notes and photos for children to receive at Christmas around the world.
Drop offs will be accepted at 310 York St. at the following dates and times:
November 15-19, 9:00am – noon & 5:00pm – 7:00pm
November 20 10:00am – 2:00pm
November 21 9:00am – noon
“We know what the pandemic has done to our country; now consider children around the world,” said Randy Crosson, director of Operation Christmas Child. “Simple gifts, offered with God’s love, can change lives forever. Please be part of the journey young ones will experience starting the day they receive your gift.”
Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative organized by the Samaritan’s Purse international Christian relief organization.
Last year, Canadians filled over 373,000 shoeboxes that were delivered to children in need in West Africa and Central America.
Over 187 million shoeboxes have been delivered since 1993.
