SHREWSBURY – The contents of one wagon have made the holidays brighter for hundreds of community members.
From 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 7, members of the Shrewsbury Police Department were posted outside the Police Station to accept donations of toys, gift cards, personal care items and warm clothes. At the end of the event, the department had a wagon — and several other vehicles — stuffed to the brim with donations.
“To give back to the community, show our support to local businesses and charities, and support those people who are in need this holiday season — I think it’s a big impact for all of the officers, especially those that just came on, but also it comes back to everybody. It’s nice to give back,” said Patrol Sergeant Christopher Abbascia.
The event benefited St. Anne’s Human Services and SYFS (Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services).
“I think community engagement is very important nowadays,” said Community Service Sergeant Ryan Bradley.
