Annual 'Reason for the Season' brings Christmas cheer and tidings to hundreds

Saturday, December 15, 2018 - 12:08pm By The Leader Staff

The Lemoore Police Department, in coordination with Lemoore Christian Aid, local school districts, and committed volunteers and students, delivered a bit of Christmas cheer to a bunch of Lemoore families on Friday, Dec. 14 in the Lemoore Civic Auditorium.

Volunteers, ranging from teenagers to senior citizens, were on hand wrapping presents, preparing food packages, and greeting hundreds of families with children in tow for the Lemoore Police Department’s annual rite of passes know as the Reason for the Season.

The program is tied to schools where teachers and administrators help the local police identify families and students who could use a bit of Christmas cheer. The families are then invited to the event where they can pick up wrapped presents, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, and leave with a bunch of groceries, including whole chickens.

“It just keeps growing every year,” said a pleased Maggie Ochoa, a commander with the Lemoore Police Department. “We wrapped 300 gifts in just a matter of hours.”

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  • Twelve-year-old Alexander Patron with members of his family Friday leaves with a bunch of presents from the "Reason for the Season."
  • Sisters Amber Lopez and two-year-old Mason were on hand Friday for the "Reason for the Season" event in the Lemoore Civic Auditorium.
  • Five-year-old Jaydon Walker enjoying himself with a armful fo presents Friday in the Lemoore Civic Auditorium.
  • Volunteers with Lemoore Christian Aid were on hand Friday for "Reason for the Season."
  • Lemoore police officers taking a break during Friday's "Reason for the Season."
  • Seven-year-old Jeven Castaneda visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during Friday's "Reason for the Season."
  • The McConnell family, including Carlee, Joey, and Jordan enjoy the event Friday in the Lemoore Civic Auditorium.
  • These Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) and students helped out at the annual "Reason for the Season."
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