The spirit of holiday giving was alive and well in East Multnomah County as the local Sheriff's Office wrapped up its "Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive." The initiative successfully delivered a touch of Christmas magic to over 1,100 children from 280 families. The effort, a now annual tradition spearheaded by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), once again demonstrated the community's generosity and compassion.
For the weeks leading up to the distribution event, deputies and volunteers collected hundreds of new, unwrapped toys across city hall locations in Fairview, Wood Village, Maywood Park, and Troutdale. The drive saw a collaboration with various city partners, who helped gather the generous donations. A notable turnout was at local retail locations where deputies and volunteers staffed tables, witnessed by the MCSO Community Events Team, which organized the drive according to MCSO's announcement.
The actual giveaway took place on December 13, 2025, transforming an area church into a holiday wonderland for families to pick out toys. Parents received a unique opportunity to ‘shop’ for their children, with deputies and volunteers on-hand to wrap the gifts. “Our goal for the giveaway is to create a welcoming, festive environment where parents can shop with dignity, so their kids can look forward to a brighter holiday,” Multnomah County Deputy Sheriff Jessie Volker was quoted as saying. This statement was obtained by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office as part of their event recap.
MCSO's heartfelt gratitude extends to all city participants and residents contributing to this year's significant success. The shared images from the giveaway portray the joy and appreciation felt by all involved—simple yet profound captures of what it means to give during the holiday season. These photos are available for media use with proper credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, a gesture that further cements the communal bond and spirit of the season that MCSO strives to foster.
