Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week in full effect

National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child allows people the opportunity to give back to children around the world.

One collection site, Good Shepherd Ministries, hosted a packing party that brought in over 900 shoe boxes filled with gifts for boys and girls.

“We all ponder how can we make this world a better place … this is how you can. Pack a shoe box that’s going to go to a child that has nothing,” said Brenda Smith of Operation Christmas Child.

Good Shepherd Ministries will be collecting donations until Monday, November 19.