Operation Christmas Child Gift Drive

LW Redeemer Lutheran and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal church is currently hosting the Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child drive.

Boxes will be available to the community to sponsor a child, boy or girl, in various age ranges.

People can fill the box with one large toy and smaller items such as jump ropes, stuffed animals, school supplies, personal care items, clothing such as socks and tee shirts (new items only).

Helpful brochures will be available to guide gift choices for each group.

People can pick up and drop off of filled boxes until Nov.

15. Boxes will be available in front of the church at 13565 St.

Andrews Drive on Wednesdays from noon-1:30 p.m., Sundays from 10 a.m.-noon and during the Fall Bazaar Oct. 22-24.

Boxes can be picked up from residents’ units by calling Susan Avila at 516-459-7640.