WARSAW — Students in Mrs. Reichard’s sixth grade class at Madison Elementary filled six shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items will be delivered to children in need around the world. For many of these children, the shoebox will be the first gift they have ever received.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas child has collected and delivered more than 146 million shoebox gifts to children in more than 160 countries and territories. The class will be able to follow their boxes and learn their destination.