Cops for Tots

Thirty-seven years ago, one employee of the Greer Police Department saw an opportunity to help local families who were struggling during the Christmas season. That simple idea became Cops for Tots. What began as a small effort to provide Christmas gifts for a handful of children has grown into a community tradition that helps Greer children experience the joy of Christmas each December.

For the Greer Police Department, Cops for Tots is about more than gifts. It is an opportunity to partner with our community, strengthen relationships between law enforcement and the families we serve, and remind children in Greer that their community cares about them. For 37 years, businesses, organizations, families, officers, and community members have helped make that possible.

Now, we are inviting the next generation of community partners to become part of the Cops for Tots tradition. Scroll down for information on how you can help.

Assistance Applications

Families needing assistance through this year's Cops for Tots program may fill out an online application or pick up a paper application in the Greer Police Department lobby. The program is open to children from birth to twelve years of age who live in the City of Greer.

Applications are open from October 19, 2026 through November 18, 2026. The application button below will not be active until October 19.

Gift Distribution

Families approved for Cops for Tots assistance will be notified and invited to a special event which will take place on December 11.

Apply for Assistance

How You Can Help

There are many ways the community can support this annual program that has been helping Greer families for more than three decades. Some folks love the feeling of they get when they purchase gifts they know will go to children in the Greer area. Others enjoy the convenience of donating money to the program, and some businesses want to make a significant impact on a larger number of families in the community. Keep reading to find out what option is best for you.

Shoppers with Spirit

If you would like to buy gifts for the Cops for Tots program, we will accept donations of new, unwrapped gifts in the lobby of the Greer Police Department through December 4. Check out our Cops for Tots Gift Ideas list which is broken down by age groups for some recommended purchases. That ideas list also contains items that we do not accept which includes things like children's clothing, food, gaming systems, and movies.

You can drop off your gifts in the donation bin at 102 S. Main Street, Greer, SC 29650 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you can't drop off your gifts in person, you can order online and have them shipped to the Greer Police Department no later than December 4. The delivery address is the same as the drop-off location above.

Donate Money

There are two ways individuals can financially support the Cops for Tots program.

By Check:

Make your check out to the Greer Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, a non-profit which helps facilitate the program. Drop them off in the Greer Police Department lobby on S. Main Street or mail them to the address above.

Online:

Many folks appreciate the convenience of using an online platform to donate. Cops for Tots uses a platform called Givebutter. Please note the platform adds a service charge for online donations. Click the button below to make an online donation to Cops for Tots.

Donate to Cops for Tots Online

Business Sponsorships

Cops for Tots is a great program for businesses that want to make a big impact on their community during the holiday season. Donations are tax-deductible, and businesses will receive recognition for their contributions. Businesses may deliver make their donations by check or online as outlined above.

Sponsorship Levels:

Sponsor a Child: $250

Christmas Champion: $500+

Holiday Hero: $1,000+

Christmas Partner: $2,500+

Miracle Maker: $5,000+

Download the Sponsorship Levels Flyer
Download the Gift Ideas List
Cops for Tots Business Sponsorship Levels