Pastor Zachary Sandiford of West Islip and the members Calvary Baptist Church collected 165 Shoe Boxes filled with toiletries, hygiene products, school supplies, candy, toys and lots and lots of love.
Calvary located on Union Blvd on the West Islip/Bay Shore Border is participating along with many other local churches, organizations and civic groups in collecting Shoe Box Gifts through a project of Samaritan's Purse. The boxes go to needy children in 130 countries around the world. Some of these children have never received a present in their lives and may never receive another one. This program shows them that some one right here in West Islip cares for them.
Calvary is also a local drop off center for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes. Collections hours are Fri 11/22 6-8pm, Sat 11/23 12-3pm & 6-8pm, Sun 11/24 1-3pm & 6-8pm and Mon 11/25 10am - 12pm. For info call 631-666-8367 or 631-255-5348
