Missouri City Stuff's The Squad Car For Operation Thanksgiving

MISSOURI CITY, TX — Residents and staff in Missouri City are tag-teaming again this year to host the 10th annual “Operation Thanksgiving—Stuff the Squad Car & Fire Truck!” on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Public Safety Headquarters, 3849 Cartwright Rd.

All City departments are collaborating to sponsor the operation and donations will assist families in need during the holiday season.

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to come out and fill at least 10 police squad cars and two Fire & Rescue Services trucks with canned and non-perishable food items. The goods will be donated to Bethel Ministry, Palmer House and Second Mile Mission Center.

If residents would like to drop-off donations before Saturday, Nov. 17, they are welcome to deliver them to the following City facilities:

• Police and Fire Departments, 3849 Cartwright Rd.
• City Hall, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
• Permits & Inspections in the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy.
• Municipal Court, 3845 Cartwright Rd.
• Recreation and Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr.
• Police Department Mini-Station, 1700-A Texas Pkwy.
• Fire Station 1: 3849 Cartwright Rd.
• Fire Station 2: 12043 McLain Blvd.
• Fire Station 3: 2496 Texas Pkwy.
• Fire Station 5: 190 Waters Lake Blvd.

Over the years, thanks to the generosity of residents, employees, churches and community groups, the event has consistently exceeded its collection goals and continues to attract major donors from around the region.

For updates, please watch the City website here.

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