Blue Santa

Rick Wright - Lake Jackson Police Department

The Lake Jackson Police Department has been helping needy families for more than ten years through this very special program.

Blue Santa began with a very small group of Police Officers donating and delivering toys and food to needy families in Lake Jackson.  For many years members of the Lake Jackson Police Association have continued the Blue Santa tradition by compiling a list of families that need help, shopping for families, and wrapping and delivering toys.  As the word spreads about the Blue Santa program, not only do the calls for assistance increase, but so does the outpouring of generosity from the community, local merchants, as well as citizens and merchants from other cities.

At one time Blue Santa was limited to assisting only Lake Jackson residents.  Now, many of the families and children we assist are from other cities, which would not be possible without the tremendous amount of support and donations from the community. It is only through help from citizens and merchants that the Lake Jackson Police Department is able to make this program successful.  Any donations are greatly appreciated.  Cash and toy donations may be dropped off at the Lake Jackson Police Department at any time.  Please specify that the donation is for Blue Santa.  Again, Blue Santa thanks all of you for your time, and your generosity.

Blue Santa History
1996 - 20 families assisted, 65 children
1997 - 43 families assisted, 157 children
1998 - 55 families assisted, 193 children                                              
1999 - 85 families assisted, 239 children
2000 - 87 families assisted, 256 children
2001 – 50 families assisted, 160 children
2002 – 60 families assisted, 165 children
2003 – 65 families assisted, 170 children
2004 – 92 families assisted, 230 children
2005 – 94 families assisted, 243 children
2006 – 73 families assisted, 187 children
2007 – 83 families assisted,  220 children
2008 --  76 Families assisted, 181 children