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14th ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP
Quakertown Borough Police Department
In Partnership with Surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies
What is Shop with a Cop: Shop with a Cop is a holiday program which supports families who are experiencing homelessness, financial constraints, foster care/adoption, incarceration of parent/guardian, family medical issues, etc. This heartwarming initiative allows children to shop with an officer to purchase Christmas gifts for themselves and their family members. The event not only affords them a brighter holiday season, but also helps strengthen relationships with local law enforcement.
Who is eligible for Shop: Eligible families are from the Quakertown School District Area, or referred to the program by a partnering Police Department. Shop with a Cop is for children ages 5-13 years of age, and for families who are not receiving support from another holiday help program. Shop with a Cop is for families who are experiencing homelessness, financial constraints, foster care/adoption, incarceration of parent/guardian, family medical issues, etc.
When is Shop with a Cop: Shop with a Cop will take place on Thursday, December 12th at the Quakertown Walmart
How to Apply for Shop with a Cop - Applications will become available in October: All families interested in applying for Shop with a Cop must fully complete the Shop with a Cop Application provided below. The application can either be mailed or dropped off at Borough Hall (35 N. Third Street, Quakertown) or emailed to shopwithacop@quakertown.org. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of the status of their application.
Help Support Shop with a Cop: Shop with a Cop is funded through the generous donations of our own community, from private sponsors and local businesses. In 2023, Shop with a Cop hosted 350 children and provided over $70,000.00 to families in need.
Thank you to our Partnering Police Departments: Bedminster Township, Bucks County Adult Probation and Parole, Bucks County Sheriffs Office, Dublin Borough, Hilltown Township, Marlborough Township, Newtown Township, Pennridge Regional, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Perkasie Borough, Plumstead Township, Richland Township, Springfield Township, Telford Borough, Upper Saucon Township, Warwick Township