Help Troy Families in Need this Season with Food & Gift Donations

Source: Troy Police Department

Every year the Troy Police Department and Troy VFW Post #4037 co-sponsor a Holiday Food/Gift Drive. We receive the names of residents in Troy who are in need of assistance during the holidays.  These family names are provided via the Troy School District and Troy People Concerned. This assistance includes food as well as gifts. Area businesses adopt families and donate gifts and their time to better the holidays for these needy families.

The Troy Police Department and VFW Post 4037 assemble food and gifts for delivery in time for Christmas. VFW Post member and Troy resident, Charlie Solis started the Food/Gift Drive 19 years ago. 

This partnership with the VFW Post, Troy School District, Troy People Concerned, and area businesses reflects Troy Police Department’s mission to partner with the community and organizations to “enhance the quality of life in our community.” 

Non-perishable food can be dropped off at two locations: The front desk at the Troy Police Department and the Troy VFW Post during business hours.  Money donations are accepted and needed for perishable food purchases.  But we ask they be in the form of a check made out to the “Troy VFW Post 4037” (not the Police Department).  Checks can be dropped off at the Police Department or the VFW Post at 2375 E. Maple in Troy.

For many businesses and families seeking to share their blessings this time of year, it has become a holiday tradition to sponsor a person or family. We will match your ability to assist with an appropriate needy family. The date for this year’s delivery is Thursday, Dec. 19.  The Police Department and VFW Post 4037 oversee the deliveries to the families. We keep those we assist in complete confidence.