samaritanspurse2Jamestown, ND (CSi) — The Samaritan’s Purse organization reports that a nearby location in the Jamestown area, is being transformed into a drop-off center for Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.

At the local collection site in Jamestown, local volunteers will be on hand to receive an expected 700 gift-filled shoeboxes, packed by caring local residents with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.

Bursting with colorful wrapping paper and energetic volunteers, this collection site will be open during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 18–25.

In Jamestown the location is Temple Baptist Church, 1200 12th Avenue NE

Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, Nov. 18-22: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat, Nov. 23: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sun, Nov. 24: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mon, Nov. 25: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

A list of additional nearby locations around Jamestown can be found

online.