Denise Matson, left, and Suzie VanBerkum display the banner for Operation Christmas Child. The National Collection for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts continues through Sunday at Living Hope Alliance Church, 1779 Frank Ave. S.E. Drop-off hours are from 1 to 6 p.m. through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Last year, 1,311 shoebox gifts were collected in Huron for distribution to children in disadvantaged areas of the world.

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