Local Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon For Operation Christmas Child

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, from November 16 through November 23.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering gift-filled shoeboxes to children, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease, and disaster. Operation Christmas Child hopes to reach 12.8 million children in 2026 with the hope of Jesus.

The local Thurmont drop-off location is the First Baptist Church of Thurmont, located at 7 Sunny Way in Thurmont, and the hours of operation are: Monday, November 16—6:00-8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, November 17—10:00 a.m.-Noon and 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, November 18—6:00-8:00 p.m.; Thursday, November 19—10:00 a.m.-Noon and 6:00-8:00 p.m.; Friday, November 20—6:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, November 21—Noon-3:00 p.m.; Sunday, November 22—Noon-3:00 p.m.; Monday, November 23—10:00 a.m.-Noon.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 244 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 175 countries and territories.