TOWN OF RIB MOUNTAIN, WI (WSAU-WAOW) — The holiday season got a little brighter for some Marathon County children on Sunday when they were given the chance to “shop with a cop.”
The first-ever event was held at Wal-Mart in Rib Mountain and allowed 50 children the chance to pick out some gifts for themselves and winter essentials with the help of a Marathon County law enforcement officer and a $100 gift card.
“They get to pick out something special for themselves and then basic necessities something they need or don’t have,” said Chief Deputy Chad Billeb of the Marathon Co. Sheriff’s Department. “Snow boots, mittens, hats anything they need to help alleviate some of that stress off their families.”
Over 50 cops participated in the event. At the end of the shopping trip, they also picked out a personalized gift for the child they were shopping with.
