Seasonal & Holidays

Pflugerville Police Department Seeks Blue Santa Donations

Donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items are being solicited to benefit the needy after 142 families benefited last year.

PFLUGERVILLE, TX — The Pflugerville Police Department is seeking donations of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to its annual Blue Santa program benefiting needy residents.

With 142 families served last year, Pflugerville Police Department officials said in an advisory they are grateful for the community’s support and is working hard to provide this program safely this year. Generous residents are invited to donate again this year in a number ways:

  • Drop off items at Blue Santa donation bins located at the Pflugerville Justice Center, Recreation Center and other area businesses, schools and organizations. For a full list of locations, visit the Blue Santa webpage.
  • Donate online through the Pflugerville Police’s Target.com gift registry or Amazon wish list.
  • Monetary donations are also accepted by check or money order mailed to Pflugerville Blue Santa, c/o Pflugerville Police Department, P.O. Box 679, Pflugerville, Texas 78691.

Graphic courtesy of Pflugerville Police Department.

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Blue Santa provides gifts to children from infancy up to 14 years old. While donations for every age are welcome, the program is in the greatest need of gifts for children ages 10-14 and infants up to two years of age.
Starting Monday (Nov. 2), the Pflugerville Police Department will begin accepting applications from Pflugerville families requesting assistance from Blue Santa this holiday season. Applications can be submitted using an online form, fillable PDF or by mail. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, applications will not be accepted in-person.
Applicants must submit supporting documents, including a valid Texas Driver's License and utility bill that shows a matching address as proof of residence in Pflugerville city limits. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7.
For more information on volunteering, donating and applying for Blue Santa assistance, visit the Blue Santa portal of the Pflugerville Police Department website

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