Kamloops kicks off collection week for Operation Christmas Child
KAMLOOPS — Since 1993, more than 157 million children living around the world have received a gift through Operation Christmas Child.
The Samaritan’s Purse initiative ships out millions of shoeboxes filled with items for children who are living in impoverished or war-torn regions.
This is National Collection Week, when Canadians have the opportunity to get involved by packing their own shoebox gifts.
Kamloops Alliance Church is the collection centre for the city, and dozens of shoeboxes have already arrived at the church.