Deadline looms for OCC shoeboxes

A timely reminder for all our kindhearted readers rushing to complete their Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes before deadline: Closing date is Friday, November 18.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Nov 2016, 13:01 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 16:08 BST
OCC's Alan Goodman in the warehouse last yearOCC's Alan Goodman in the warehouse last year
OCC's Alan Goodman in the warehouse last year

That means you’ve got just over a week to fill and wrap boxes of lovingly chosen gifts for needy children in the Third World.

The Herald&Post is once again a drop-off point for this wonderful charity that brings so much joy. Many of the youngsters may never have received a gift before and they’re filled with wonder and hope that someone, somewhere, has sent them something special and is thinking of them.

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If you’re taking part at the last minute, you can choose to make a box for a boy or a girl in one of three age categories – two – to four-year-old; five to nine-year-old; and 10 to 14-year-old.

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Suggestions include toys, school supplies, hygiene items (like wrapped soap, toothbrush and paste, flannel and comb or hairbrush) and clothes.

You might like to consider tucking in a personal note and photo.

The charity Samaritans Purse also asks for a £3 shipping donation, which can be done online.

> For more information call 01993 770620 or visit www.operationchristmaschild.org.uk