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Christmas gift-filled shoebox project has local drop-off site
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse that takes gift-filled shoeboxes to children in foreign countries. These boxes may be the only gift box this child may ever receive. Gift ideas include: TOYS: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, Tshirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries). A PERSONAL NOTE: In a separate envelope, 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 write back.) Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans. The Clarke County Baptist Association encourages area residents to help give hope to a child through "A Simple Gift." For more information call Deborah Harvell at 251-275-4782 or call the Clarke Baptist Association at 251-275- 3065.
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