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BBQ for the Blues Raises $4,200 for ‘Operation Blue Santa’
Last Thursday’s “BBQ for the Blues” event raised just over $4,000 for the Buffalo Police Department’s “Operation Blue Santa” program.
Tuesday, organizers presented a check to the police department and spoke about the event and why they chose to give funding to the department’s program.
Mark Riddle, with 4th on Main, said he wanted to thank the community for their generosity, especially with what’s currently going on around the country. He said the support was overwhelming and far exceeded what they expected.
Chase Weeding, also with 4th on Main, said it was a simple idea that just grew.
“Operation Blue Santa” was developed and is administered by the Buffalo Police Department and has helped local families that needed some extra support during the holidays such as gifts for children, groceries, gift cards, paying school lunch debts, and also providing free transportation for seniors through the BATS bus, and providing meal vouchers for seniors at the senior center.
Erika McCarter, an administrative assistant at the BPD, along with husband Officer Brian McCarter, run the “Operation Blue Santa” program, and she talks about the help they provide to the community.
The BBQ For The Blues event is already being touted as an annual event.
