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Woodbury Lions Club

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Woodbury Lions Club Supports Annual “Shop With a Cop” Event, Donates $500 to Help Local Families This Holiday Season

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Woodbury, MN — December 6, 2025 — The Woodbury Lions Club joined forces with the Cottage Grove Lions and the Latino Police Officers Association – Minnesota Chapter this past Saturday at the annual Shop With a Cop event held at the Woodbury Walmart. The event, which welcomes 50–60 police officers from across the region, pairs local youth with officers to help them shop for Christmas gifts for their families.

Each child received money to spend, and the officers escort them through the store, creating a meaningful and memorable holiday experience. The Woodbury Lions Club contributed a $500 donation and provided volunteers who helped throughout the morning.

“This event is everything our mission is about—community, service, and supporting families who need it most,” said a representative from the Woodbury Lions. “To see officers and kids shopping together, laughing, and building trust… it’s the kind of moment that sticks with you.”

The Shop With a Cop event ran from 9:00 to 11:00 AM and once again proved to be a heartwarming and impactful opportunity for community engagement. The Lions plan to continue partnering with local organizations throughout the holiday season to uplift families across the east metro. For more information about the Woodbury Lions Club or future volunteer opportunities, please visit www.woodburylions.org.

Lions donate $1500!

"This year marks the 55th anniversary of Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program, which has provided support to financially struggling individuals and families in central Washington County since 1970. Last year, the program supported nearly 900 households, benefiting 3,013 individuals, including 1,723 children. We are grateful to all of the donors, sponsors, and volunteers for helping brighten the holiday season!"

~Community Thread/Holiday Hope

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