SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Local Target stores and law enforcement will assist low-income children shop for Christmas presents for themselves and their family members tomorrow.
The Banquet selects the children, Target provides the gift cards, School Bus, Inc. gets the kids to the stores, and local cops help as shopping advisors.
Sioux Falls Police Chief Matt Burns says the “Heroes and Helpers” event helps build trust between law enforcement and young people in the community.
Below is a release from the Sioux Falls Police Department.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: The 2019 Heroes and Helpers event is an exciting shopping adventure that allows children from low income families to shop for themselves and family members during this holiday season.
The Banquet will select the children for this event, and the kids will partner with area law enforcement to help with the shopping.
“Heroes and Helpers is a great Christmas tradition at the police department,” said Police Chief Matt Burns. “This is one of many events that help to build trust with youth and police. Building trust in your police department happens at many levels and creates a better community.”
Heroes and Helpers will begin around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at both Sioux Falls Target Stores. The event is a partnership with area law enforcement, The Banquet, and Target. Transportation is provided by School Bus Inc.
For further information please contact The Banquet Special Events Director Mary Reichelt at 335-7066, or Officer Kyle Johnson at 978-6866.
