Operation Christmas Child
Site: Chesley - No Physical Address
Description
Description (Service) | Provides shoe boxes for people to fill with items for needy children outside of Canada * Empty shoe boxes can be picked up and filled with school supplies, hygiene items, clothing items (T-shirts, ball cap, socks), toys and other related small items * Participants choose to direct their shoe box gift to either a girl or a boy and can specify an age Those in other areas wishing to participate in the program can contact one of their local churches for information, call Samaritan's Purse or visit the website |
Service Details
Public Comments | Cannot include candy or toothpaste in shoe boxes due to customs and safety regulations |
Hours | Pick up or drop off during operating hours of Chesley Public Library or Rexall Pharmacy |
Areas Served | Chesley - and surrounding area |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | Empty boxes are available for pickup by Oct 1 at the Chesley Library or the Chesley Rexall Drug Store. Filled boxes may be dropped off at the same locations until the third week of Nov |
Languages | English |
Fees | Donation ; Those who fill a box are asked to include a donation of $10 or more for shipping and handling costs |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Chesley |
Address & Map | Chesley, ON |
Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone | Samaritan's Purse 1-800-303-1269 |
Website | www.samaritanspurse.ca |
Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OCCcanada Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/occ_canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/occ_canada |
Primary Contact | Ruth McGuire, Coordinator; Phone: (Residence) 519-363-2258; Email: drmcguire@bmts.com |