Join the Big Blue Crew and pack a shoebox this year for Operation Christmas Child! 

WNZR is proud to partner with Samaritan's Purse for Operation Christmas Child!

Samaritan's Purse will be collecting shoeboxes for the 2025 collection season.
National Collection Week is November 17th through 24th.
 

It is time to pack your shoeboxes!
WNZR has pre-made boxes and stickers ready for you to pack!
Stop by our studios on the 2nd floor of Founders Hall on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University and pick one up!

Our office hours are 7am - 6pm, Monday - Friday.

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Every year, National Collection Week takes place the third week in November when more than 4,500 drop-off locations are open across the country. Throughout the year, you can also Build a Shoebox Online at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

Send Good News and Great Joy - pack a shoebox!

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We have several local drop-off locations:

Mount Vernon, OH - Faith Baptist Church

8764 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sun, Nov. 23: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Mount Vernon, OH - Brandon Baptist Church

13513 Sycamore Road Mount Vernon, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Utica, OH - Grace Pointe Community Church

892 E Columbus Road Utica, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Johnstown, OH - New Covenant Community Church

8408 Johnstown-Utica Road Johnstown, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Mount Gilead, OH - At His Feet Christian Center

257 Lee Street Mount Gilead, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Mansfield, OH - Impact Church

160 Woodruff Road Mansfield, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Newark, OH - Community Wesleyan Church

161 Myrtle Avenue Newark, OH

Mon, Nov. 17: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tue, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wed, Nov. 19: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Thu, Nov. 20: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov. 21: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sat, Nov. 22: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sun, Nov. 23: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Mon, Nov. 24: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

You can also build a shoebox online – go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

You can choose from a variety of gifts and even upload your photo and a letter.

If you prefer the convenience of online shopping, browse www.samaritanspurse.org/buildonline 

to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.

Shoeboxes should be packed for either a boy or a girl in one of 3 age categories: 2-4, 5-9, or
10-14. A $10.00 donation is requested for each shoebox to cover shipping and other project costs.

Checks should be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse with “OCC” written on the memo line. You can also donate $10 online and receive a tracking label to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox gift.

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For all the details, go HERE! 

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