1420 shoe boxes were filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies, and donated by churches, school groups, and individuals from Adams County as Operation Christmas Child has ended another successful year locally.
We also had 14 shipping boxes of filler items donated which will be used at the National Collection Site. The West Union Christian Union Church was the Adams County Collection Center again this year where many volunteers helped collect the shoeboxes, packed them into larger shipping boxes, and hauled them to Hillsboro where they were loaded onto tractor trailers to be transported to North Carolina. Starting in December, hundreds of volunteers in North Carolina will inspect each shoebox before finally being packed for shipment to children in need around the world.
If you, your church, school group, club, or organization would like to be involved with the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox program next year it is not too early to start. Many groups start early by purchasing one or two items each month or buying end-of-season sale items to spread the cost over the whole year. You may send a variety of toys, school supplies, or hygiene items. Do not put in candy, anything breakable, toothpaste, liquids, or war toys.
If you are interested or would like more information, or would like someone to come to your church or organization to explain Operation Christmas Child call or text Angela Horvath, Adams County Collection Center Coordinator at 937-217-6620.
