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INDIANAPOLIS — As the season of giving ramps up, Operation Christmas Child is preparing to start collecting gift boxes for child around the world who do not typically get a Christmas.
The global effort known as Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan's Purse, a humanitarian aid organization based in North Carolina. In Operation Christmas Child, people are asked to fill shoe boxes designated boy or girl and also separated by age group: ages 2 to 4, 5 to 9 and 10 to 14. Givers are encouraged to include what they call a “wow” item, such as a doll, soccer ball or stuffed animal. School supplies are also suggested as are hygiene items such as soap, combs and washcloths.
Collection runs through Nov. 21. You can find a full list of locations to drop off boxes and more about how to pack a box here. Shoebox distribution to more than 120 countries begins in December and the goal is to reach 11 million children this year.
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