Local residents are collecting school supplies to send to children in need around the globe.

The group, through Samaritan’s Purse, is packing shoeboxes with school supplies, along with personal care items and toys. The program is an expansion of the Operation Christmas Child project.

Donations of $10 buys a box filled with the goods.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 209 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will celebrate its 30th year of ministry.

Source: Fairfield residents collect school supplies to send overseas | Fairfield | dailyrepublic.com