It's almost collection week for Operation Christmas Child in The Pas.
 

Each holiday season, Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, helps to create shoebox gifts for children in need across the world.

 

Participants fill shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and essentials collected during a special week in November.

 

That week is coming up, and collections will take place at the alliance church from November 3rd to 9th.

 

Boxes are then sent out with a message of hope; those filling a box are encouraged to include personal notes and pictures.

 

Boxes can still be picked up at the Northern Lights Dollar Store for anyone interested in filling a box.