Troy Police Are Collecting Toys To Distribute In Their 'Blue Sleighs'

TROY, MI — The Troy Police Department is embarking on a very special op called 'Operation Blue Sleigh' and they're asking for the public's help, according to a news release.

The mission? Troy Police Officers will be collecting gifts for local families in need on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Walmart (2001 W. Maple). The goal? Fill the “blue sleigh,” a Troy Police cruiser, with donations, which officers will deliver directly to families via their "blue sleighs" during the week before Christmas.

The Troy Police Department says they created Operation Blue Sleigh this year after they saw a huge need in the community this year.

The Troy Police Department is also conducting the 22nd Annual Food and Gift Drive with Alliance Mobile Health and the VFW Post #4037. This new program will benefit even more Troy families experiencing financial hardship this holiday season. Suggested donations include gloves, hats, scarves, toys, toiletries and non-perishable food. All donated items should be new and unwrapped. Donations will also be accepted at the Troy Police Department (500 W. Big Beaver Rd.) through Dec. 16.

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