Starting November 18 multiple locations throughout Grand Junction will begin collecting shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan's Purse project. During the project's National Collection Week (November 18–25), Grand Junction volunteers hope to collect more than 10,500 gifts to contribute to Operation Christmas Child's 2019 goal of reaching 11 million children in need. Find more information at www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child.

The nearest drop off locations are:

• Canyon View Vineyard Church, 736 24 1/2 Road, Grand Junction

• Clifton Christian Church, 3241 F 1/4 Road, Clifton

• Living Water Baptist Church, 1822 J 3/10 Road, Fruita