Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, 601 Causeway Drive, is an official receiving station for The Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry.
Each shoebox can either be cardboard or plastic and should contain a tax deductible check of $7 to help cover shipping and other costs related to delivery to children overseas.
Suggested shoebox items could include:
Toys — dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls.
School supplies — pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books.
Non-liquid hygiene items — toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths.
Personal items — T-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).
Do not include — used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items; aerosol cans.
You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.
Checks should be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on the memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the items inside your shoebox. If you are preparing multiple gifts, please make one combined donation.
Local collection dates and times are Monday, Nov. 17 through Sunday Nov. 23, Monday: 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday: 3-6 p.m., Wednesday: 5-8 p.m., Thursday: 3-7 p.m., Friday: 3-5 p.m., Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Sunday 2-5 p.m. and Monday 4-5:30 p.m.
