WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – As a way to make the holidays a bit brighter for area families in need, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office will hold two events this weekend.
On Saturday, Dec. 13, members of the sheriff’s office, along with community members will shop with kids selected by the Harlem School District at the following stores:
- Meijer, 1770 West Lane Road, Machesney Park
- Meijer, 2013 McFarland Road, Rockford
- Target, 9833 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park
The sheriff’s office says its partnership with the Target and Meijer stores, along with donations from the community, gives underprivileged children the opportunity to shop for holiday gifts and necessities.
The experience of shopping alongside deputies, corrections officers, 911 dispatchers and others in the public safety sector is designed to foster trust and understanding between law enforcement and those in the communities they serve…