NILES, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Tuesday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles post announced that it is working with Mosaic’s Wonderland Toy Store, Helping
Hands of Cass County, Red Bud Area Ministries, Walmart and Meijer stores with the collection of toys, gift cards, and food for those less fortunate.
MSP officials say the theme for this event is “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” for the holidays.
The “Blue Goose” is a nickname for a MSP patrol vehicle, and has been referred to as such for decades. A “Blue Goose” will be stationed outside Walmart at 2107 S. 11th Street in Niles and Meijer at 5019 Red Arrow Hwy in Stevensville on Saturday, December 5.
Troopers will volunteer their time to collect donations from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Officials say the collective goal this year is to gather as many items as possible during this 4-hour period. All the items gathered will be given to Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store, Redbud Area Ministries and Helping Hands of Cass County.
Police say the donations stay local and will help families in need within those communities. Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store needs toys for children of all ages, as well as gift cards (Meijer, Walmart, Best Buy, or Kohls) valuing $50 or less for teenagers.
Redbud Area Ministries and Helping Hands of Cass County need nonperishable food.
Police add that the Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store is a Christmas shopping experience for families who are unable to afford Christmas gifts for their children. This annual event provides parents the dignity associated with the ability to buy gifts for their children.
This is the seventh year the MSP Niles post will be holding this event. For residents who are unable to make this date and time, donations are also being collected at the Michigan State Police Niles Post.
Residents with questions can call Trooper Holly Higgs at 269-845-6183.
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