On April 17, Essex County OPP were packing groceries for their annual Essex County Cop Camp fundraiser.

This was the biggest fundraiser for the OPP Cop Camp, an annual event where approximately 80 grade 6 aged children attend Gesstwood Camp in Essex for a week of leadership and fun with the police.

The camp costs nothing for the campers who are selected to attend, and all monies collected during the Grocery Packing fundraiser go directly towards the cost of running the camp.

This year officers packed groceries at Kingsville Zehrs, Tecumseh Zehrs and Leamington Real Canadian Superstore from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and collected over $14000 from the generous shoppers.

Essex County OPP and the Essex County cOPPs for Charity Committee want to extend a thank you to the community and participating stores.