By Sara Beth Williams–
The Citrus Heights Police Department is now accepting family nominations and donations of food, unwrapped gifts, and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer Family Gifting Event, a community-driven program supporting families in need across Citrus Heights.
Each year, the department partners with city staff, volunteers, service clubs, schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and residents to support local families who have experienced unexpected hardships. The program focuses on families living within the city who have at least one child under the age of thirteen.
According to a press release from the police department, the Family Gifting Event provides families with food, household essentials, and toys and clothing for kids. Since its inception, the department has assisted more than 680 families, comprising of over 4,200 individuals, through the program.
Residents can nominate a family for consideration through an online application available at www.citrusheightspd.net or in person at the Citrus Heights Police Department. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 23.
Donations of non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, new toys, gift wrap, and wrapping materials are now being accepted, Monday through Friday, at the Police Department, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 5.
Gift cards and monetary donations are also welcomed and may be dropped off or mailed to the department, Attn: Holiday Cheer Coordinator.
The Citrus Heights Police Department is located at 6315 Fountain Square Drive.
“The program’s success is made possible entirely through the generosity of our community,” the department said in its media release.
For more information about adopting a family, making a donation, or getting involved, contact ohc@citrusheights.net or call (916) 727-4988.
