South Mississippi State Hospital Seeks Donations for ‘Operation Christmas Project’
South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis, Mississippi, is seeking community donations for its 'Operation Christmas Project' to provide gifts for its 50 in-house patients. The hospital needs items such as deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, and sweatshirts, with donations due by December…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, November 6, 2026 — South Mississippi State Hospital, located in Purvis, Mississippi, has launched its annual ‘Operation Christmas Project’ and is appealing to the local community for support. The initiative aims to provide holiday gifts for the hospital’s 50 in-house patients.
The hospital is requesting specific items to ensure patients receive useful gifts. These include personal care products such as deodorant, shampoo, and conditioner. Additionally, the project is seeking donations of sweatshirts to help keep patients warm during the winter months.
Community members interested in contributing to the ‘Operation Christmas Project’ are asked to have their donations delivered by December 1st. Further details regarding donation drop-off locations or specific item quantities were not provided in the initial summary.
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