Despite the pandemic, Kentucky State Police Post 2 continued its Shop with a Trooper tradition this year.
A news release says troopers provided 19 families with pizza from Papa John’s of Madisonville, a Christmas dinner donated by Kroger of Powderly, as well as gifts to 44 children. Children were also given small dental care kits with supplies donated by the Dollar General of Princeton and Dr. Gamble at the Crofton Dental Center.
This year participating families were asked for their children’s clothing sizes and interests so troopers and other Post 2 employees could shop for their presents. The families were then scheduled a time to arrive at KSP Post 2 and remain in their vehicle. Troopers then loaded vehicles with pizza, Christmas dinners, and gifts.
Santa Claus was also at the scene handing children stockings filled with goodies. Families who were not able to attend had gifts delivered to their homes. These gifts included items such as coats, pants, shirts, socks, undergarments, and toys.