Cash and Target gift cards collected through Dec. 7 will help local children shop for gifts, clothing and other necessities
DOVER, Del. — The Dover Police Department is asking residents and businesses to help make the holidays brighter for local children by supporting its 14th annual Holiday Heroes program.
The department is accepting cash and Target gift cards through Monday, Dec. 7, for the annual shopping event, which pairs Dover police officers and department staff with children selected with the help of Capital School District teachers and counselors.
The children are taken on a shopping trip to the Dover Target, where they can choose gifts for family members and themselves while also purchasing everyday necessities such as winter coats, shoes and hygiene products.
The amount raised will help determine how many children are able to participate.
Community support drives program
Holiday Heroes is supported by donations from residents, local businesses and Target, a longtime partner in the program.
The goal is to give children from families facing financial challenges an opportunity to enjoy the experience of holiday shopping while also helping meet practical needs.
Dover Police said the program has become an annual tradition connecting officers and department employees with children and families in the community.
Donation rules changed this year
People who have donated by check in previous years should note that updated purchasing policies mean the department can accept only cash or Target gift cards for the 2026 program.
Target eGiftCards also may be purchased online and emailed directly to the department.
TO GO
- What: Dover Police Department’s 14th annual Holiday Heroes program
- Deadline: Monday, Dec. 7, 2026
- Donate in person: Cash or Target gift cards may be dropped off at the Dover Police Department, 400 S. Queen St., Dover. Identify the donation as a Holiday Heroes contribution.
- Donate by mail: Send Target gift cards to Dover Police Department, Attn: Holiday Heroes, 400 S. Queen St., Dover, DE 19904. Mailed donations should arrive by Dec. 7.
- Donate electronically: Purchase a Target eGiftCard at Target.com and have it delivered to [email protected].
- Accepted donations: Cash and Target gift cards only.
- Learn more: doverpolice.org/holidayheroes
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