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Local Sites Now Open to Collect Shoebox Gifts for Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child 2014 National Collection Week, November 17-24

This week, individuals, families and groups are working to collect shoebox gifts—filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items—for kids in need overseas. The effort is part of Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, which hopes to collect enough shoebox gifts globally to impact more than 10 million children this Christmas season.

Collection points are open this week, Nov. 17–24, to receive colorfully wrapped shoebox gifts packed by local residents.

Mountain View, CA - New Community Baptist Church
1250 W Middlefield Road
Monday, November 17 - Monday, November 24
Mon: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Tue: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wed: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thu: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sat: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Mon: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Belmont, CA - The Crossing Community Church
1315 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Monday, November 17 - Monday, November 24
Mon: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tue: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Wed: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thu: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Fri: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Mon: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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To find a full list of area drop-off locations visit www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/drop-off-locations/.

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