LITTLE ROCK, AR – Families in central Arkansas are joining millions across the country to send gift-filled shoeboxes to needy children worldwide.

Since 1993, the program has sent more that 86 million gift boxes to 130 countries.

National Collection Week goes until November 21st. Volunteers can drop off their gifts at the following locations. More drop-off locations and instructions can be found at the charity’s website, Samaritan’s Purse.


Immanuel Baptist Church
501 N. Shackleford Road
Little Rock, AR 72211

Operating Hours:
Mon 11/14: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tues 11/15: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed 11/16: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thurs 11/17: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri 11/18: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat 11/19: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun 11/20: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Mon 11/21: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Southwest Christian Academy
11301 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, AR 72209

Operating Hours:
Mon 11/14: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tues 11/15: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed 11/16: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thurs 11/17: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fri 11/18: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 11/19: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun 11/20: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Mon 11/21: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Mardel, Inc.
5460 Landers Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117

Operating Hours:
Mon 11/14: 9 a.m. -8 p.m.
Tues 11/15: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wed 11/16: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thurs 11/17: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri 11/18: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sat 11/19: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sun 11/20: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mon 11/21: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.