This is their most heart felt program of the year. This program is designed to provide gifts for under privileged, needy and at risk children in St. Francois County. In addition, the program teaches these children that Police Officers and Deputies are someone they can trust and depend on in a time of crisis. We solicit donations from the community for this program. Names are submitted to us by schools in the county and area shelters.
Ages range from three to thirteen and, in some cases, older.
Then on the designated day all the children are assembled at the Farmington Wal-Mart Store and allowed to purchase whatever they want. A uniformed officer escorts each child in this event. Your continued support is deeply appreciated by the association and the deputies of St. Francois County. This is the sheriff's association's greatest victory and we hope to continue for years to come. This was our fifth season.