Covington County Sheriff’s Office Launches 6th Annual ‘Pack a Patrol Car’ Drive for Children in Need
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office in Collins, Mississippi, is hosting its 6th annual "Pack a Patrol Car" toy and clothing drive to benefit children in need. Donations of toys, clothing, and monetary contributions are being accepted at the sheriff's office…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 29, 2026 — The Covington County Sheriff’s Office in Collins, Mississippi, has initiated its sixth annual “Pack a Patrol Car” toy and clothing drive. The initiative aims to collect essential items and monetary contributions to support children in need within the community.
This yearly effort by the sheriff’s office is designed to provide assistance to local children facing hardship, especially during the holiday season. The drive encourages community members to contribute to the well-being of underprivileged youth.
Donations of new toys and clothing are being accepted. In addition to physical items, monetary contributions are also welcomed and will be used to purchase additional supplies or clothing for the children.
All donations should be delivered to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office. The office is located in Collins, Mississippi. The deadline for submitting contributions for this year’s drive is December 7th.
Further details regarding the specific number of children the drive aims to assist or the total amount raised in previous years were not immediately available. The Covington County Sheriff’s Office has not provided specific guidelines on the age range for the toys and clothing, but typical drives of this nature focus on items suitable for children from infancy through adolescence.
Community participation is a key component of the “Pack a Patrol Car” drive, highlighting a collaborative effort between law enforcement and local residents to address the needs of vulnerable children.
Story summarized from the original created by Charles Herrington on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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