Members of the LPS with Santa during the 2021 Charity Checkstop. (Photo: Lethbridge Police Service)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge Police hosting 2022 Charity Checkstop on December 3

Nov 29, 2022 | 9:49 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is inviting residents to stop by the ENMAX Centre this weekend.

In partnership with the Christmas Hope campaign, the LPS is holding the third annual Lethbridge Police Service Charity Checkstop on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Residents can drop off donations of new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items.

Donations will go towards the Christmas Hope campaign, which is a collaboration between Volunteer Lethbridge, the Interfaith Food Bank, the Lethbridge Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, the Salvation Army Toys for Tots, and My City Care’s Shop of Wonders.

Michelle Gallucci, a spokesperson for Christmas Hope said, “The Charity Checkstop is an excellent way for our community to share in an event which highlights gifts of caring, kindness, and commitment.”

She added, “Christmas Hope organizations are exceptionally fortunate to have such a wonderful partnership with Lethbridge Police Service. We are creating magic for families who need assistance in Lethbridge, together.”

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Constable Stewart Kambeitz with the LPS organized the Charity Checkstop and said everyone involved is grateful for the generosity and support from the community.

Kambeitz stated, “The past two years we’ve received tremendous community support and we’re looking forward to helping those in need make happy memories this Christmas.”

The LPS Charity Checkstop is on Saturday, December 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the ENMAX Centre.

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