Shop With a Cop
Shop with a Cop is a program that started six years ago in Middletown Township, but has since grown to include several other police departments in the area. Our mission is simple - to brighten the holiday season for children and families who are in need. Through guidance counselors, private submissions and school employees we are able to identify children whose family may be struggling financially, have an ill parent or sibling and/or have a deployed parent. Knowing the financial burden the holiday season can bring, we try to do our part to bring back that holiday magic.
Each child that participates is paired with a Middletown Township, or Lower Southampton, police officer to go shopping at a local store. We finance this massive shopping event through some very generous donations and events we hold throughout the year. Every single penny that is raised for this event gets spent on these children and their families. This is the culminating event of a lot hard work and we try to make it the best day of their year, because without a doubt it is the best day of ours!
Each child that participates is paired with a Middletown Township, or Lower Southampton, police officer to go shopping at a local store. We finance this massive shopping event through some very generous donations and events we hold throughout the year. Every single penny that is raised for this event gets spent on these children and their families. This is the culminating event of a lot hard work and we try to make it the best day of their year, because without a doubt it is the best day of ours!
Our Shop with a Cop event is a bit different than others. It is not just a personal shopping spree for the themselves; the kids make up wish lists for their family and friends and learn the joy associated with giving to others as well. Each child will receive at least $250.00 to spend. Since we are 100% donation driven, some years we have other little extras for them, but they always finish up with the gift wrap station.
All donations are handled by the Middletown Community Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. These are restricted funds, ONLY to be used for Shop with Cop. We truly hope that you find this cause worthy of your donations. We know that these struggling families could not be more appreciative, but for every officer involved, it is just as rewarding. If you, your business or organization is interested in donating and have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Robison by phone at 215-750-3876 or email. If you see yourself participating in this event in another manner, she is all ears. MCF and MTPD are always looking for ways to make it bigger and better!
All donations are handled by the Middletown Community Foundation, which is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. These are restricted funds, ONLY to be used for Shop with Cop. We truly hope that you find this cause worthy of your donations. We know that these struggling families could not be more appreciative, but for every officer involved, it is just as rewarding. If you, your business or organization is interested in donating and have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Robison by phone at 215-750-3876 or email. If you see yourself participating in this event in another manner, she is all ears. MCF and MTPD are always looking for ways to make it bigger and better!