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Murphy: Operation Christmas Child participants thanked

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The overwhelming generosity of the people of Dover helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during the holiday season. Across the U.S., the Samaritan’s Purse project collected 10.5 million shoebox gifts in 2024. Combined with those collected from partnering countries, the ministry is now sending over 11.9 million shoebox gifts to children worldwide.

Shoebox packers brought joy and hope to children around the world through fun, full, personalized gifts. For many children, this is the first gift they have ever received. Each shoebox gift is a tangible expression of God’s love, given to children in need around the world. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 232 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories.

Across the region, shoebox packers often shop for deals on items throughout the year, and many serve at a deeper level by becoming year-round volunteers. Information about ways area participants can get involved can be found at samaritanspurse.org/occ.

Though Dover drop‑off locations for shoebox gifts are closed until Nov. 17-24, anyone can be a part of this life-changing project by conveniently packing a shoebox gift online in just a few simple clicks. Visit samaritanspurse.org/buildonline.

These simple gifts, packed with love, remind children around the world that they are loved and not forgotten.

Hannah Murphy

Marketing/media relations associate, Operation Christmas Child

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