Donations Now Being Accepted for 10th Annual Secret Santa for Seniors Gift Drive

The Cambridge Police Department is seeking donations for its annual “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive.

Now in its 10^th year, the Cambridge Police’s “Secret Santa for Seniors” gift drive will accept donations now through Friday, Dec. 16. Gifts can be dropped off in the first floor main lobby of the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility, 125 Sixth St. or at City Hall, 795 Mass. Ave., in the City Clerk's Office.

Over the 10 years of this program, the Cambridge Police and the community have brought joy to thousands of senior citizens. We are looking forward to bringing even more cheer to our seniors this year.

The following suggested items – unwrapped – would be greatly appreciated:

• Food – non-perishable (e.g. chocolate, tea, jams, crackers, hard candy)
• Gift cards
• Socks
• Slippers
• Hats
• Gloves
• Blankets
• Bath robes
• Local sport team items
• Lip balm
• Cough Drops

For more information, please contact Sergeant Sue Kale at 617-349-3210 or e-mail communityrelations@cambridgepolice.org.

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The Cambridge Police Department is committed to the enforcement of laws and preservation of order that protect the rights and property of every person within the City of Cambridge. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of police service and to impact crime, and its associated elements, through the utilization of new and proven crime prevention strategies and problem-solving partnerships with our community. For more information, follow @CambridgePolice on Twitter, or access the department’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CambridgePolice.