Sheriff's Dept. Seeks "Elves" to Help with Toy Drive

122 Holiday Stockings were made by our associate director!




The Sacramento County Sheriff's Dept. Central Division needs your help with stuffing gift bags for needy families.  This is part of the department's annual toy and food drive for pre-screened low-income local residents. Volunteers are needed from Tuesday, Dec. 17th through Thursday, Dec. 19th, from noon until 4 pm each day. For more information or to sign-up, call Laura Grossman at 916-876-8322. 

Sheriff's Toy & Food Drive

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is already gearing up for their annual toy and food drive. They rely on your donations for low-income families who complete an application and are screened for eligibility. Each year approximately 200 local families are served by the program.

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the Sheriff’s Central Division, 7000 65th Street, Suite B, Sacramento. The hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, holidays excluded. There will be a toy bin in the front lobby. All toys are distributed to children up to 17 years old. Donated items are needed by Friday, December 13, 2013.

For more information, please call Laura Grossman, Crime Prevention Specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Sac. Sheriff’s Dept. Plays Santa

It’s once again time for the Annual Christmas Toy & Food Drive sponsored by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Division!  The Salvation Army will provide turkeys and non-perishables, but toy donations are still needed, especially for older children.  Some suggestions:  Rubix Cube, board games, movie passes, DVDs, sports balls, back packs, fun pillows, wallets, manicure sets, cologne/hygiene sets, comb/brush sets, comic books.

Please bring your donations to the Central Division Service Center, 7000 65^th Street, Ste. B, Sacramento until December 13^th.  Also, if you know of a South Sacramento family in need, please tell them to visit the center starting November 21^st to complete an application for assistance.

For further information, contact Laura Grossman, crime prevention specialist, at 916-876-8322.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

You can take a stand against hunger in our community.  This Saturday, May 14, 2011 is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an annual event sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers. 

It's so easy to participate!  Just collect & bag non-perishable food items, then place by your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up.