Donations accepted Nov. 12-19 for Operation Christmas Child

FALLBROOK – Local residents interested in donating shoe boxes filled with holiday gifts for needy children worldwide can do so from November 12 to 19 at Community Baptist Church in Fallbrook. The nationwide effort, Operation Christmas Child, is part of the Samaritan’s Purse global charitable endeavors.

Shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items that are donated throughout the country will be delivered to needy children in 100 different countries throughout the world.

Donations will be accepted locally on the following schedule:

• Nov. 12–15: 9 a.m. to 1 p....