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 Nov. 18 through Nov. 25.

Shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement, 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. Nov. 18 through Nov. 22, noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and 24 and 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 25.

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