EAST LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 100 area children, 100 area police officers and 100 civilian volunteers will participate in Ingham County’s 2017 Shop with a Cop program, taking place Saturday, Dec. 2.
This special event provides less affluent children with an opportunity to do their holiday shopping alongside the dedicated officers that serve Ingham County. Generous community, business and law enforcement donations make it possible for each child to spend $100 during the event. The children selected to participate in Shop with a Cop are referred by law enforcement agencies, schools, churches and regional community programs/causes.
This year, the children and officers will arrive at the Walmart adjacent to Eastwood Towne Center, 3225 Towne Center Blvd, at 9 a.m. Each child will be paired with an officer, who will help them with their holiday shopping. The event will also include pictures with Santa and lunch at Subway while gifts are being wrapped.
All law enforcement agencies in Ingham County will be represented at the 2017 event.
How the Community Can Help
Tax-deductible donations for Ingham County’s Shop with a Cop program are accepted all year long and community volunteers are always needed the day of the event to help wrap presents. If interested in supporting the program, contact Heidi Williams with the East Lansing Police Department at (517) 319-6836 or hwillia@cityofeastlansing.com.
Note to Media
Members of the media attending the Shop with a Cop event will need to check-in with Walmart management prior to filming or taking photos.