Lennox and Addington OPP, North Addington Education Centre (NAEC) and local businesses joined together this holiday season to bring some extra Christmas joy to families in our community.
Officers and staff from NAEC had heard of “Shop with a Cop” initiatives in other communities and wanted to share in this experience. There was an overwhelming response from local businesses wanting to support families in need within our community. The team received enough cash donations and numerous gifts for six students to participate in the “Shop with a Cop”.
The kids were able to buy presents for their siblings, parents and be gifted a present as well. The families received a turkey dinner and all the fixings which were delivered by Police and School Staff after the kids helped wrap the goodies.
During the week of December 12 to 17 the team used innovative ways to keep the “Shop with a Cop” happening during the Covid concerns. Officers donated their time to go to the school and shop online while having lunch with the nominated students. The officers then went and picked up the gifts and helped wrap them. While the kids were in class on Friday December 17, 2021 the presents were delivered to the door step of the joyous families.
The L&A County OPP and NAEC would like to thank everyone in our community for generously donating to help those in need.