15^th ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP
Quakertown Borough Police Department
In Partnership with Surrounding Law Enforcement Agencies

About the Program

Shop With a Cop brings children and officers together during the holiday season to share a meal and then shop for gifts for themselves and their families. The program isn’t just about presents — it’s about creating meaningful connections between law enforcement and the children we serve.

What’s New This Year

To return to the roots of the program and focus more on relationship-building, this year’s event will be limited to 200 children (down from nearly 400 in past years).

• No online application is available. Families cannot apply directly.
• Participation is by referral only through school guidance counselors or a partnering Police Department.
• All applications will be distributed and collected directly through the schools or Police Department — not through this website.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, children must:

• Be 5–13 years old.
• Attend or live in the Greater Quakertown School District.
• Come from families experiencing life challenges such as:
  • Homelessness or housing instability
  • Foster care placement
  • Incarceration of a parent or guardian
  • Loss of an immediate family member
  • Chronic medical condition of the child
  • Financial hardship

Referral Process

• Families cannot self-apply.
• If you believe your child may be eligible, please contact your school’s guidance counselor or your local partnering Police Department.
• School or Police representatives will determine eligibility and submit referrals directly to our team.
• Selected families will be notified with event details.

Why the Change?

In recent years, Shop With a Cop grew to serve nearly 400 children. While that growth was incredible, it limited the ability to create meaningful, one-on-one connections. By scaling back this year, we can focus on quality interactions between officers and children, which is the heart of the program.

If you think your child may qualify, please start by reaching out to your school guidance counselor or local Police Department.

---

Support Shop with a Cop

Shop with a Cop is made possible thanks to the generous donations from our community, private sponsors, and local businesses. Every contribution, big or small, helps us create lasting memories for children and their families during the holiday season. Your support truly goes a long way in making this program a success. If you would like to contribute to the program, please complete the sponsorship form below.