COLUMBUS, Ind. – Since, the beginning of his first term in 2015, Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers has asked the community and members of his staff to help Bartholomew County residents who need a little extra help during the holiday season by donating non-perishable food items. The final “Pack-A-Patrol-Car” promotion in the tenure of Bartholomew County Sheriff Matt Myers came to a close on Monday.
“As law enforcement officers, our duty is to protect people and property and to serve our community. We take both protect and serve very seriously,” said Sheriff Myers.
There were so many items collected during the 2022 campaign that they were all packed into a large trailer for Monday’s delivery. On November 22, thanks to residents and county employees who donated thousands of non-perishable food items, the sheriff’s department delivered 6,000 pounds of food to the Love Chapel Food Pantry and the Salvation Army.
“This year was a huge success and although this is my final Pack-a-Patrol Car event, I hope it is a tradition that will continue for years to come,” concluded the sheriff.