(KLZA)--November 16 – 23 is the National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts.

Volunteers are preparing now for the collection of gift-filled shoeboxes for children, including many who are suffering from war, poverty, disease and disaster.

The goal this year is to collect enough gift boxes to reach 12.8 million children.

If you are interested in preparing a shoebox, there is a step-by-step guide on “How to Pack a Shoebox” webpage.

The project partners with local churches around the globe to deliver the shoeboxes. Participants can donate $10 per shoebox gift online through “Follow Your Box” and receive a tracking label to discover its destination.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering the gift-filled shoeboxes to children since 1993.

If you prepare a shoebox, area drop off locations will include:

The Christian Church in Auburn, NE. at 1100 15th Street.

Northridge Church in Sabetha, KS. 316 Lincoln Street.

The Fairfax Missouri Baptist Church at 600 Angell Street.

The Highland Kanss Christian Church at 102 Main Street.

The First Baptist Church in Tecumseh, NE. at 333 Jackson Street.

The 1st United Methodist Church in Nebraska City at 1023 1st Avenue.

The Trinity Lutheran Church at 603, North 8th Street in Atchison, KS.

First Baptist Church at 404 Juniper Drive in Holton, KS.

And the Christ Community Church in Beatrice at 2727 Lincoln Street.

Each drop off location has it's own hours to accept the shoeboxes.