Christmas charity drive begins

New Hope Church will serve as a drop-off location for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child charity.

Residents can donate to the charity during National Collection Week today through Nov. 21.

Shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and toys, such as a doll or soccer ball, will be delivered to children in need around the world.

New Hope Church is located at 5307 W. Fairview Road, Greenwood. Drop-off hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today to Nov. 18, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 and 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 21.

Hours are subject to change. A full list of collection locations and more information can be found at samaritanspurse.org.