Despite Hurricane Helene's devastation across North Carolina and much of the Southeast, communities are stepping up to donate to Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan's Purse.

Volunteers across the country are collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this week for those who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster.

HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (WDEF)- Samaritan’s Purse is spreading holiday cheer and good tidings as they kick off Operation Christmas Child.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for more than three decades. In 2024, the organization hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 12 million children.

The tradition of sending boxes of gifts to children around the world continues at one church in Carbon County.

Bethel Evangelical Church is collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a global initiative that provides gifts to children in need.

The Samritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, is seeking donations for the holiday season from Nov. 18 to Nov. 25.

Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through a Samaritan's Purse project called Operation Christmas Child. The project gives individuals, families and groups the chance to embody the true spirit of Christmas by packing shoebox gifts filled with toys,

The holiday season is here and that means it's time to give. One great way to give is through Operation Christmas Child. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,

Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child.