Crime & Safety

Donation Opportunity: Secret Santa for Seniors

It's the Cambridge Police Department's 10th Annual gift drive.

CAMBRIDGE, MA — For the tenth time, the Cambridge Police Department is gathering donations for its annual “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive.

Per CPD:

Now in its 10th year, the Cambridge Police’s “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive will accept donations now through Friday, Dec. 16. Gifts can be dropped off in the first floor main lobby of the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility, 125 Sixth St. or at City Hall, 795 Mass. Ave., in the City Clerk's Office.

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Over the 10 years of this program, the Cambridge Police and the community have brought joy to thousands of senior citizens. We are looking forward to bringing even more cheer to our seniors this year.

The following suggested items – unwrapped – would be greatly appreciated:

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  • Food – non-perishable (e.g. chocolate, tea, jams, crackers, hard candy)
  • Gift cards
  • Socks
  • Slippers
  • Hats
  • Gloves
  • Blankets
  • Bath robes
  • Local sport team items
  • Lip balm
  • Cough Drops

For more information, please contact Sergeant Sue Kale at 617-349-3210 or e-mail here.

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