Muskego Police, Walmart Bring Christmas Cheer to Kids

Vicki Wilson, assistant manager at the Muskego , said she loves giving away money.  So Saturday morning, Dec. 10 was a highlight, as area children were paired up with Muskego Police officers, who volunteer their time, to shop for their families using a $100 Walmart gift card.

The program is nationally based, and is in its second year in Muskego, with the store opening in October 2010. Wilson said she's hoping to see the program grow as she knows there are many more families that could benefit.

Officer Gary Mrotek said it was difficult to gather names, but also hoped that more families would step forward in the coming years. Families were contacted through the schools and human services agencies.

The gang started off at the bright and early at 8am, where the kids were given their 'officer assignments,' and a tour of the department. They then headed to Walmart in squads, grabbed carts and got to work on their lists.

Afterward, they gathered to wrap their gifts in the lunchroom and were treated to lunch provided by Dominos and Walmart before heading back home, arms full of gifts for their families.