From staff reports
The Forest County Sheriff’s Office will conduct its fifth annual Shop-With-A-Cop program in December.
The event, which will take place Sunday, Dec. 17, joins underprivileged children with law enforcement officials, who help the youths spend donated money toward Christmas gifts.
The nonprofit program provides children with the opportunity to buy gifts for themselves and their families that they could not otherwise afford. The program is designed to help break down barriers between the community and law enforcement.
Last year, the sheriff’s office received more than $12,500 in donations, and that money gave the department the opportunity to help all 81 children who applied for the program.
Each of the 59 families was given a box full of everything they would need for their Christmas meal, in addition to treating the children to a McDonald’s dinner.
As in past years, the children, officers and volunteers will be shopping for gifts such as boots, shoes, coats, jeans and toys.
For more information, including how to donate, call (814) 755-3541.
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