Wanted By Troy Police: Donors To Help Residents In Need

TROY, MI — For the 26th year, the Troy Police Department is launching Operation Blue Sleigh, a food and gift drive program that aims to help residents in need during the holiday season.

The department said in a news release Monday that it is looking for sponsors to help families during the program. Sponsors can contribute by adopting a family or making a donation of cash or gift cards, the department said. Recipient families or individuals are provided with holiday gifts and food, delivered via a "blue sleigh” by officers and volunteers prior to Christmas.

Program recipients include struggling families and other Troy residents in financial need. The Police Department works with community organizations to identify residents that will benefit from the effort, including children that would otherwise not receive gifts during the holidays, the department said.

For the fifth year, Alliance Mobile Health joins the Troy Police Department as a co-sponsor for Operation Blue Sleigh.

Monetary donations can be made in the form of a check made out to Alliance Mobile Health. Checks can be dropped off at the Police Department, 500 W. Big Beaver Road.

The Department is now matching sponsors and families in need. Those wishing to contribute should contact Officer Greg Pokley through email at pokleyga@troymi.gov or by phone at (248) 680-7223 by Nov. 25.