Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Pursen, launched National Collection Week on Monday. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations have opened their doors across the country. This marks a nationwide effort to gather donations.

Volunteers across the country are preparing for Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, set for November 17-24. Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will gather shoebox gifts from citizens, including three in Haywood County, signaling widespread nationwide participation.