DILLON—This month, a site in the Dillon area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25.
Dillon families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan’s Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God’s love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received.
This year, Dillon-area residents hope to collect more than 22,500 gifts to contribute to the 2019 global goal of reaching 11 million children.
“I love seeing the local community rally together for a global impact,” said Regional Director Lindsay Wooten. “We see all ages getting involved –and more and more every year.

AREA COLLECTION SITE:
Dillon, SC – First Baptist Church
400 N 4th Avenue
Dillon SC 29536-2904

Monday, November 18: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 20: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 22: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 23: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 25: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.