Shop with a Cop 
 Mansell Road Wal-Mart-Alpharetta
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 7:00 PM

Throughout the year, representatives of the Alpharetta Police Department come across families who are faced with financial challenges. These financial challenges oftentimes carry into the holiday season and impact their ability to buy gifts for their children. With the assistance of Wal-Mart, the city of Alpharetta Police Athletic and Activities League fills the gap experienced by local families and ensures many deserving children are recipients of some holiday cheer.

Approximately twenty children will be the beneficiaries of Alpharetta’s “Shop with a Cop” event. Each child accompanied by his or her parents and a police officer shops for their desired holiday gifts. Dependent upon contributions, it is estimated that each child will be able to spend up to $100.00. Although this allotment is theirs’ to spend on new toys and clothes for them, more often than not, the excited children become taken by the spirit of giving and instead select gifts for their family members.


This traditional annual event helps local families in need meet the holiday expectations of their children. PAL still needs sponsors and contributors to assist with funding. PAL will host a “Shop with a Cop” event on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at 7:00 PM, partnering with the Mansell Road Wal-Mart.

If you or your organization is interested in contributing or need additional information, please contact Corporal Joey Meadows at (678) 297.6309 or e-mail at jmeadows@alpharetta.ga.us