OPERATION YULETIDE

Operation Yuletide is an initiative led by the Greensboro Police Department (GPD) to bring holiday cheer to people experiencing tough times. 

Throughout the year, GPD employees meet people impacted by serious crimes, accidents, or an unfortunate turn of events, and each year those employees organize to provide gifts of new clothing, toys, and household items to deserving families and seniors nominated by the Police Department. These are people GPD has come in contact with over the year and been touched by their circumstances. The department also sets up a Holiday Shop at a pre-selected senior community to deliver cheer and gifts of essential household and hygiene items. Operation Yuletide is one way the department lets these families and seniors know they are cared about every year. 

This program brings out the best in all of those involved and reflects just how strong the Greensboro community is when we partner together.

Although this program is a GPD-led initiative, it is not possible without community partners and involves many City of Greensboro departments, businesses, and residents. Community volunteers sign up to “adopt” families and purchase gifts from a wish list to help GPD spread holiday cheer.

Please sign up here to "adopt" a family.

You can also be a part of Operation Yuletide by making an item donation for a Senior Holiday Shop that GPD sets up for residents. To donate and have items mailed to GPD directly, check out our Amazon Wishlist here: GPD Senior Shop Wish List.

Or stop by any of our Police Stations to donate any of the below requested items for the Senior Holiday Shop:

• Holiday cards and decorations
• Throw blankets
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Hand soap
• Hand sanitizer
• Cold weather hats, gloves, and scarves
• Activity books, crossword books, puzzles, coloring books, notebooks, markers, and pens
• Paper products: paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue boxes
• Household cleaning supplies: dish cloths, dish soap, and cleaning wipes

Donations will be accepted from October 6 to November 21.

Safe Drop-Off Options: After your items are collected, you can drop them off at the GPD police stations below. Donation boxes are located in the front lobby of each location. 

100 E. Police Plaza - District 1/Police HQ
2305 Soabar St. - District 2
300 S. Swing Rd. - District 3
1106 Maple St. - District 4

Please email Kate Sigmon to schedule a bulk item drop-off. 

Shipping/Contactless Option: You may ship items directly to the GPD Office of Community Engagement at 100 E. Police Plaza, Greensboro NC 27401, anytime before November 10. 

Other Ways to Help

If you would like to make a monetary contribution, you can do so at the Greensboro Police Foundation website. Please note the contribution is for Operation Yuletide.

Or, make checks payable to the Greensboro Police Foundation and mail it to:

    Greensboro Police Foundation
    320 Federal Place
    Greensboro, NC 27401

Please write Operation Yuletide at the bottom of your check. The foundation will send you a receipt for your tax-deductible cash donation.

All proceeds will benefit Operation Yuletide. Operation Yuletide does not accept referrals and families may not nominate themselves. Families are selected directly by officers.