First Responder Care Box Collection: Honoring Those Who Protect and Serve
Join us in blessing first responders across the Stafford and Fredericksburg area.  This is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to serve together and show gratitude to those who protect and care for our community.

All boxes will be delivered the week of October 26 to local fire stations, EMS crews, police officers, and sheriff’s deputies.

Ways to be involved:

Suggested gift box items

  • Clif, granola, or protein bars
  • Belvita (or similar) biscuits/bars
  • Gatorade (or similar) chews
  • Gatorade sticks
  • Lip balm
  • Propel or Liquid IV powder packets
  • Hand warmers (for the cold months ahead)
  • 100-calorie packs of almonds
  • Packs of sugar-free gum
  • Packs of mints
  • Individually wrapped jerky or meat sticks
  • Individually wrapped trail mix/healthy snacks
  • Individual non-refrigerated flavored creamers
  • Gift cards for Sheetz and Wawa

Words of Appreciation

"Thank you for the care package you sent to this department. We appreciate your generosity"
Fredericksburg Sheriff's Office Staff

"The Fredericksburg Police Department could not succeed in its mission without the support of individuals in our community. It's goodwill gestures, such as yours, that reminds my emplyees that their efforts do not go unnoticed or unappreciated..."
David W. Naye, Fredericksburg Chief of Police

"A very special THANK YOU to: Stafford Crossing Community Church for dropping this package off today for staff"
Aquia Harbour PD

"Dear Members of Stafford Crossing Community Church, Thank you so much for thinking of us in prayer and also for the basket of snacks. We greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness."
Members of Fredericksburg Rescue Squad

"Our thanks go out to Stafford Crossing Community Church for generously donating snacks and refreshments today. We appreciate you thinking of our staff!"
Office of Stafford County Sheriff