Seasonal & Holidays
'Shop With A Hero' Finds Gifts For Peninsula Kids In Need
The first "Shop with a Hero" event takes place Thursday and will take 100 children on a shopping spree at Target.
REDWOOD CITY, CA — Peninsula first responders will take 100 children in need on a shopping spree Thursday for San Mateo County's inaugural "Shop with a Hero" event.
Police officers, deputies, firefighters and Marines will join local leaders to host the kids for breakfast before hopping on SamTrans buses and heading to Target. Each child will have a $200 budget, get to play games and visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus before grabbing some lunch.
The sheriff's office said each child was nominated to take part in the fun by educators, charitable agencies, law enforcement members and the Sheriff's Activities League.
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"We stand committed to building positive relationships with the community, and by coming together during the holiday season, we hope to create lasting memories and foster a sense of support and unity with our San Mateo County youth and their families," Sheriff Christina Corpus said in a statement. "We wish everyone a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, kindness, and the spirit of giving."
Officials said "Shop with a Hero" was made possible with donations from community members and local businesses.
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