operation 'fill a cruiser' 11th year
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OPERATION FILL A CRUISER 2024
The 11th year of Operation Fill a Cruiser has concluded. This year we were joined by the Lebanon Lodge No. 42, Fraternal Order of Police and the Auxiliary, along with Cornwall Borough PD and South Lebanon PD in an effort to help children and families in the Lebanon County area. This expanded the reach of the program, and we were able to help over 140 children. We extend our thanks to those who support this program, both publicly and behind the scenes. Each year we experience the generosity of the people in our community and their trust that we will get the items where they need to go. You can click on the PDF below for the 2024 public report. Thank you! |
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In 2024, South Londonderry PD teamed up with the Lebanon Lodge No. 42, Fraternal Order of Police, and the Auxiliary Lodge, along with Cornwall Borough PD and South Lebanon PD, to help meet needs around Lebanon County.
A Very Special Thanks to:
- Lebanon Lodge No. 42, Fraternal Order of Police and Auxiliary
- Redner’s Markets
- The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019
- Blanca Siegel and Family (From Florida)
- James Biever Police-Community Alliance
- Lowe’s Palmyra, including employee toy drive
- Palmyra Grocery Outlet
- APR Supply, Lebanon
- Drayer Physical Therapy
- North Lebanon Elementary School
- Palmyra Grace Church
- DAS Distributors
- Blue Knights, Chapter V
- New Story Schools
- Several private donors
- Volunteers who work behind the scenes to sort, wrap, and package items
OPERATION FILL A CRUISER 2023
Over the past ten years, through donations made, Operation Fill a Cruiser has been able to help hundreds of children and families have a brighter Christmas. We’ve gotten to see the joy from two aspects, both the giving and the receiving. The Program has mainly focused on the Palmyra area, but has also helped people from Myerstown to Harrisburg, from Grantville to Lancaster, and many places in between. Thank you!
Over the past ten years, through donations made, Operation Fill a Cruiser has been able to help hundreds of children and families have a brighter Christmas. We’ve gotten to see the joy from two aspects, both the giving and the receiving. The Program has mainly focused on the Palmyra area, but has also helped people from Myerstown to Harrisburg, from Grantville to Lancaster, and many places in between. Thank you!
photos from 2023
Information about this program.
Off-duty South Londonderry Officers are stationed at the listed locations and collect donated gifts/food from the Community. In addition to needs known to the Officers, we will be working in cooperation with area Churches. We are hoping to help the community, help their neighbors. The gifts and proceeds generated from the donations will be distributed throughout the Palmyra, Annville, and Lebanon Communities. We are very pleased to say that through the communities effort and generosity, we are able to help many children and families.
Off-duty South Londonderry Officers are stationed at the listed locations and collect donated gifts/food from the Community. In addition to needs known to the Officers, we will be working in cooperation with area Churches. We are hoping to help the community, help their neighbors. The gifts and proceeds generated from the donations will be distributed throughout the Palmyra, Annville, and Lebanon Communities. We are very pleased to say that through the communities effort and generosity, we are able to help many children and families.
Donated Toys:
Toys must be brand new and unwrapped (in their original packaging). Gift cards are also accepted. Once collected, toys will not be returned. Officers at the collection sites may turn away a toy if it is deemed unsafe or not suitable. In the event more toys are collected above and beyond what is needed, they will either be retained for future distribution or may be donated to a partner organization for distribution.
Food and Hygiene Items:
Food and Hygiene Items must be factory packaged and non-perishable. Officers at the collections sites may turn away items that do not meet criteria.
Toys must be brand new and unwrapped (in their original packaging). Gift cards are also accepted. Once collected, toys will not be returned. Officers at the collection sites may turn away a toy if it is deemed unsafe or not suitable. In the event more toys are collected above and beyond what is needed, they will either be retained for future distribution or may be donated to a partner organization for distribution.
Food and Hygiene Items:
Food and Hygiene Items must be factory packaged and non-perishable. Officers at the collections sites may turn away items that do not meet criteria.
Make sure to check back to find out when and where we will be. If you wish to make a donation but cannot make it to one of the locations, you can contact the Police Department to schedule a drop off or stop at the Township Building during regular business hours. Additional drop off sites will be announced in the future. If you would like to privately donate toward a specific need, please contact us at [email protected]. The Officers have no desire to take away from anyone's normal giving to other places or organizations, but hope you will think about adding this to your list. Thanks in advance for your consideration in giving a gift this season and helping us to 'Fill a cruiser.'
OPERATION FILL A CRUISER 2022
Our 9th Year of “Operation Fill A Cruiser” has concluded. Officers and helpers put in over 150 volunteer hours which started in September. This year, 2022, saw increased needs in the area. The community was very generous again this year. We were able to get things where they needed to go, serving over 100 children and many adults. We again received many “Thank you” messages in return, which go back to the people and organizations who support this program. Thanks to everyone who helped us “Fill a Cruiser.”
A Special Thanks to:
Redners Markets, 110 Northside Commons
Lowe’s Palmyra
Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown, 155 Palmyra Road
Stuff’d Steaks, Campbelltown
APR Supply, Lebanon
Palmyra Grace Church
The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019)
Several private donors
The volunteers who work behind the scenes to sort, wrap, and package items
Redners Markets, 110 Northside Commons
Lowe’s Palmyra
Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown, 155 Palmyra Road
Stuff’d Steaks, Campbelltown
APR Supply, Lebanon
Palmyra Grace Church
The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019)
Several private donors
The volunteers who work behind the scenes to sort, wrap, and package items
Photos From 2022
PHOTOS FROM 2021
| ofac_public_report_2021.pdf |
A special "Thank You" to those who support this Program:
• Redner’s Markets
• Lowe’s Palmyra
• Maguire’s Ford
• CPRS Physical Therapy
• Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown
• APR Supply, Lebanon
• Police Chaplain, Pastor Dan Gulnac and Palmyra Grace Church
• The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019)
• Several private donors
• The volunteers who work behind the scenes to sort, wrap, and package items
• Lowe’s Palmyra
• Maguire’s Ford
• CPRS Physical Therapy
• Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown
• APR Supply, Lebanon
• Police Chaplain, Pastor Dan Gulnac and Palmyra Grace Church
• The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019)
• Several private donors
• The volunteers who work behind the scenes to sort, wrap, and package items
PHOTOS FROM 2020
Our 7th Year of “Operation Fill A Cruiser” has concluded. Officers and helpers put in over 150 volunteer hours which started in September. We know 2020 has been a challenging year and the Community really came through and gave generously to this Program. This year our local citizens and businesses again helped over 100 children, mainly in Lebanon County. Each year we encounter people that can use some extra help and we are encouraged to be able to act as the facilitator, to accept items donated and deliver them where they need to go. While it seems like a small thing, to be able to provide free gifts to those who can use a boost this year, ends up meaning a lot. We receive many “Thank you” messages in return, which we wanted to pass along to those who support this Program. THANK YOU!
A Special Thanks to those local businesses and organizations that help make this Program possible:
Redners Markets, 110 Northside Commons
Palmyra Grocery Outlet, 66 N. Londonderry Square
DAS Distributors, 725 Lawn Road
Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown, 155 Palmyra Road
Palmyra Grace Church, 799 Airport Road
The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019).
A Special Thanks to those local businesses and organizations that help make this Program possible:
Redners Markets, 110 Northside Commons
Palmyra Grocery Outlet, 66 N. Londonderry Square
DAS Distributors, 725 Lawn Road
Sons of the American Legion Post 831, Campbelltown, 155 Palmyra Road
Palmyra Grace Church, 799 Airport Road
The Zellers family, in Memory of Luke Zellers (PHS Class of 2019).
2019
Thank you to everyone who supported the Program in 2019!
2018
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2018 was a busy year with people generously donating food, clothing, and toys. Thank you to everyone that helped us 'Fill a Cruiser' this year!
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2017
After much deliberation, this Turkey was granted a pardon.
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The Cruiser is filling up
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Santa stopped by to check the "Naughty or Nice" list
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2016
We found a Turkey looking for a 'pardon' on Thanksgiving. Thanks Justin!
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The Palmyra Cougar showed up to say hello.
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Some of the Palmyra Swim Team stopped by.
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OPERATION FILL A CRUISER IN 2014
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