Police Department Holds 17th Annual Timbrook Food and Toy Drive

This week, the Winchester Police Department kicked of the 17th Annual Ricky Timbrook Food and Toy Drive to support local families in need. The Department is collecting toys and non-perishable food items through December 8th.  This year, they are increasing sponsorships and hope to provide 40 families in the city with gifts and meals during the holidays.

The Food and Toy Drive was started in 1999.  It was named after Sergeant Ricky Timbrook, who was killed in the line of duty, earlier that year.  Timbrook had a passion for the serving the community and helping children and families in need.

“Sergeant Timbrook had an incredibly giving spirit, so it’s an honor for us to carry on his legacy through outreach events like this,” said Major Kelly Rice”, who helps assist the Timbrook family with organizing the campaign each year. “Because of generous support from the community, we are able to yet again bless local families.”

The Department of Social Services and a local non-profit organization provides the list of families who will benefit from the annual drive.  Winchester Police Department employees and their families will deliver the gifts on December 10th.

Wish List:

Non-perishable Food Items and toys for children under 18 can be dropped off at the Timbrook Public Safety Center, located at 231 E. Piccadilly Street.

Monetary donations will also be accepted.  Those wishing to make a monetary donation can make checks payable to the Ricky Timbrook Memorial Foundation.  Checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Winchester Police Department.

Collection boxes have been placed at other locations throughout Winchester, including:

  • War Memorial Building in Jim Barnett Park
  • Joint Judicial Center, North Kent Street
  • Rouss City Hall, North Cameron Street
  • Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Coverstone Drive

The Winchester Police Department would like to thank the public for their generosity and support to help neighbors in need this holiday season!

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