Operation Christmas Child
Westlock Gospel Chapel acts as the Local Drop off location for Operation Christmas Child. Anyone wishing to contribute new shoebox contents can donate items during regular office hours throughout the year.
Please remember no candy, no liquids and no used items! Monetary donations for shipping costs are also accepted, receipts available for donations over $20 (see brochure), cheques to be made out to Samaritan’s Purse and dropped off at the church office or mailed directly.
DROP OFF LOCATION HOURS:
Year-round Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
2024 Shoeboxes Dropped Off at Westlock Gospel Chapel
Total Shoeboxes Collected: 656
Shoeboxes packed at the Chapel: 161
Total Shipping Collected: $2096
Receiving Countries 2024-Shoeboxes from Canada will be going to: El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Carpe Verde, Senegal, Gambia, Guineau Bissau, Philippines and Ukraine.
ONE ITEM A MONTH:
We are once again doing the “One Item a Month”, for those who enjoy watching for deals for contents items to pack in shoeboxes year-round, or who would like to work on their shoeboxes all year, here are recommendations for you for each month:
January – Hats, Gloves, Scarves July – Clothing Items
February – Accessories August – School Supplies
March – Quality Crafts September – Games
April – Stuffed Animals October – Letter & Photo
May – Hygiene Items November – $12 Donation
June – Toys December – Prayer
For more information on Operation Christmas Child please contact us at Westlock Gospel Chapel, 780-349-4555, wgchapel@telusplanet.net or go to www.samaritanspurse.ca
