Meet Constable Claus

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is inviting families to a meet and greet with Constable Claus, the ever popular member of the New Westminster Police Department who’s visiting from the North Pole! At this event, Constable Claus and Elf will be collecting donations in support of the Don’t go Hungry Food Support Program. Families will be thanked for their donations with a photo opportunity with Constable Claus, festive treats, and face painting.

Meet Constable Claus on December 19^th between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm behind the New Westminster Police Department in the Clarkson Street parking lot. Nearby parking is available at the Front Street Parkade and on Church Street. You can learn more about ways to get to the New Westminster Police Department on our website: nwpolice.org/accessibility.

“Now more than ever we’re needing to look out for our neighbours,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “We’re calling on folks from across the city to please consider donating to help support those in need. Help us fill Constable Claus’s bag with donations for our friends at Don’t Go Hungry.”

Donations of food, cash, and toys are welcome. Specific items Don’t Go Hungry are looking for include: Nut butters, beans, chili, canned chunky style soups, canned cream soups, fruit snacks, applesauce, fruit cups, snack size crackers and cookies, juice boxes, go-squeeze snacks, granola bars, tea, coffee, honey, small bags of flour and sugar, small personal care items, diapers, baby wipes, and cleaning supplies.

Don’t Go Hungry serves 1,500 people every Saturday, at four locations throughout New Westminster and South Burnaby.

You can learn more about their work at dontgohungry.ca.