Thousands of volunteers have contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, by packing shoeboxes filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items, the organization said. The global Christmas project aims to deliver these gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 100 countries.“Each shoebox is an opportunity to share the message of the Gospel and bring hope to children in need around the world,” a press release from Samaritan’s Purse read.Although drop-off locations have closed for the season, there is still time to pack a gift-filled shoebox online. Shoeboxes built online go to some of the hardest-to-reach areas in the world, the organization said. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.The post Operation Christmas Child volunteers send Christmas joy to children overseas appeared first on Park Record.