HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Families in need are getting some help less than two weeks before Christmas.
Hazleton City Police and the grocery store chain Giant teamed up today for a food drive called "Pack The Cruiser".
The first-time event aimed to fill a police SUV with non-perishable food, snacks, juices, and other items.
In only two hours, the police cruiser was nearly filled.
The food will go to what police call "Blue Santa Families", families with children from infants to teens who are victims of fire, crime, or just need a helping hand.
"It's kind of cool. It's something that you get to see the community come together. I mean some of these people are just showing up to get one or two items from giant and they see the list and they come out with a cart-full. They're coming together as a community and supporting one another which is amazing," said Officer Jessica Surkin of the Hazleton City Police Department.
Cash donations were also accepted. Police say today's goal was to help 55 families in Hazleton.
