For the 13th year in a row, Santa’s Posse is gearing up to provide food baskets and gifts for local families in need. The posse is spearheaded by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Rotary Clubs of Clark County, Fire District 6, Vancouver and Evergreen school districts and Kindercare Learning Centers.
“Each year, we receive hundreds of requests for assistance, and over the years, we have provided food baskets and gifts for thousands of Clark County families,” a statement from the posse says. “Last year, with the help of scores of volunteers, corporate contributions and donations from school children around the county, we were able to provide Christmas for 400 families with 1,211 children. This year, our goal is to provide assistance to another 400 families.”
From Nov. 15 through Dec. 10, donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, as well as nonperishable food, toiletries and cash are accepted.
Donations can be dropped off at any Clark County Sheriff’s Office or headquarters; all Fire District 6 stations; Alpine Autobody locations and Kindercare Learning Centers.