Shop With a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley and Partners to Distribute 300 Grocery Gift Cards, Books and Gifts to 300 Children on March 27th, 2021.

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

WHAT: Food and book distribution, gifts and Community Policing-Fostering a positive experience for children and families from the McKinley/Bonita neighborhood. This is a NO CONTACT event; mask requirements and social distancing will be in effect with curbside pick-up.

WHO: Local Non-profit Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley in partnership with The Grocery Outlet Store, San José Police Department, Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, FBI, DEA, California Highway Patrol, Foothill-De Anza Community College District Police Department, elected officials, Corporate partners from Excite Credit Union, Chevron, Project Hope, and 1st Five of Santa Clara County will be distributing over 300 $100.00 grocery gift cards, new books, and Easter Gifts to students from McKinley/Bonita Neighborhood. This area has been severely impacted during the COVID crisis. All families have been pre-selected.

WHEN: Saturday, March 27, 2021 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

WHERE: McKinley Elementary School, 651 Macredes Avenue, San José, CA 95116

 

One year into the pandemic, hunger is more pervasive than ever among households throughout the Bay Area. Widespread, devastating layoffs have left millions of people scrimping to pay for basic necessities. Desperation is especially high among the economically challenged areas of San José. Our foundation is responding to an unprecedented demand for emergency food. For vulnerable populations, covering basic, everyday expenses can be a constant struggle. Helping at-risk individuals and families cover the costs of these basic necessities not only meets their needs, but also helps them retain their dignity and respect.

On Saturday, March 27, 2021 the Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley along with local law enforcement, elected officials, corporate leaders, and community volunteers will be at McKinley Elementary School in San José distributing new reading books to over 300 students through a generous grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, individual donors, and corporations.

The Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley's mission is to foster better relations between the police and the community. This is a frightening and confusing time for youngsters. All of us at Shop with a Cop SV hope these resources will send a clear message to families & children that although they may feel isolated, there are people who care.

"The demands to assist those in need has never been greater. Our local police officers want to help families during these challenging times. We need to show police officers in a positive light. Shop with a Cop Foundation of Silicon Valley is about relational policing and rebuilding trust in the community," said Darrell Cortez, Executive Director of Shop with a Cop Foundation SV.

People wishing to make a tax-deductible donation so more families can receive gift cards can mail them to: P.O. Box 8003, San José, CA 95155. Make checks payable to “Shop with a Cop Foundation SV/ COVID Relief Fund” or donate at www.shopwithacopsv.org via PayPal or Venmo: @SWAC-SV

For additional information please contact:
Shop with a Cop Foundation SV at (669) 226-2663 or swacsv2012@gmail.com