25th annual Shop with a Cop’s final tally: Nearly 100 kids teamed up with 79 officers to choose gifts for families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that it's proud to celebrate the success of the recent, 25th annual Shop with a Cop program, which provided warmth, comfort, and holiday cheer to 95 children across Deschutes County.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, volunteers, and law enforcement partners, the program invested $57,000 directly into meeting real needs for local families, the DCSO said in a news release we're providing here in full:
This year’s program highlighted the depth of need in our community. Children asked for bedding, warm clothing, and even basic kitchen items like silverware, cups, and pots and pans — items that help families cook meals and stay warm.
Shop with a Cop continues to go beyond holiday gifts, offering dignity, comfort, and hope.
“You can’t help but be moved when you see the smile on a child’s face as they pick out their very first set of warm pajamas or a blanket to call their own,” said Sheriff Ty Rupert. “Some of these kids asked for basic household items, not just toys. It’s emotional because you see first-hand how this program is meeting real needs and making a real difference.”
Shop With a Cop was powered by 79 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies, many of whom participated on multiple days:
- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office
- Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Posse
- Deschutes County Parole and Probation
- Bend Police Department
- Redmond Police Department
- Sunriver Police Department
- Black Butte Police Department
- Oregon State Police
Special thanks to:
- Kay Walters (Redmond volunteer coordinator)
- Amanda Surplus (Bend volunteer coordinator)
- AmeriTitle
- Kendall Auto Group
- Washington Trust Bank
- Bend Police Department
- Sunriver Citizen Patrol
- Re/Max
- Mid Oregon Credit Union
- Coldwell Banker
- DCSO Spouses Group
- Eastmont Church Women’s Group
The program also received generous support from:
- Walmart (Bend & Redmond)
- Pappy’s Pizza (Redmond)
- Abby’s Pizza (Bend)
- Dutch Bros
- McDonald’s
- Franz Bakery
Fundraising for Shop with a Cop takes place year-round, and every contribution helps the program continue meeting real needs in our community. This year, the community rallied to raise an additional $31,000, which, combined with funds carried over from last year, allowed DCSO to make a real impact for this milestone 25th anniversary. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is deeply grateful for the ongoing support from across the county.
How to Donate:
- Online:
- By Check:
- Payable to: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office – Shop with a Cop
- Mail to: 63333 Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97703
- In Person:
- Drop off your donation at the front office—please label it “Shop with a Cop.”
