Christmas is arriving early in Edison, as New Dover United Methodist Church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Anyone who drops off a shoebox filled with small items such as toys, hygiene items and school supplies for Operation Christmas Child will receive a coupon for a free chicken sandwich.
Packed shoeboxes can be dropped off at New Dover United Methodist Church, 687 New Dover Road, Edison, through Nov. 22 during the following hours: Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon; Thursday and Saturday 5-7 p.m.; and Sunday 9-11 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child uses tracking technology that allows donors to “follow your box” to the destination country where it will be hand-delivered to a child in need. To register shoebox gifts and find out what country they are delivered to, use the EZ Give donation form found at www.samaritanspurse.org.
For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 1-800-353- 5949 or visit www.samaritanspurse.org. New Dover United Methodist Church can be reached at 732-381-9478.