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Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23. Minot’s Journey Church is one of nearly 5,000 drop-off locations that will open across the country in November. The drop-off location for Devil's Lake is Bethel Evangelical Free Church, and the location in Williston is Light of Christ Lutheran.
Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach 12.8 million children in 2026.
A step-by-step guide on how to pack a shoebox can be found on Operation Christmas Child’s website. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through "Follow Your Box" and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.
Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation using the online lookup tool. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.