High Springs Police Department spreading holiday cheer

Police officers in High Springs are doubling as Santa’s helpers this holiday season.

But they can’t do it alone. The High Springs Police Department (HSPD) is asking the community to donate new, unwrapped toys, pajamas and books to be delivered to local children in need.

Wrapping paper and supplies are also needed, and monetary donations will be accepted as well. Donations can be dropped off anytime at the police department, located at 110 NW Second Avenue in High Springs.

The cut-off for donations is 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 17. Afterward, the gifts will be wrapped and HSPD officers will deliver them to families by Dec. 21.

Anyone with questions, or who has a family in mind to be considered as gift recipients, is asked to call HSPD Officer Debbie Holley at 386-454-1415.

The police department is also recruiting volunteers to help wrap the gifts.