Longport PD commends youth for helping with school supply drive

On Friday, September 4th, the Longport Police Department had a familiar face stop by with another donation for a worthy cause. Olivia Stone, an 8th Grader at the Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate City, heard that Longport Police were hosting a Back to School Supply Drive once again and did not waste any time. She raised money, purchased, and donated over $2,500.00 worth of school supplies to the cause.

At the end of August, Michael Hopkins, a 6th grader and summer resident of Longport, also contributed to the event and donated numerous school supplies.

Longport PD, in collaboration with the Pleasantville Police Department, will be forwarding the collected material to the Stockton University - Homework Initiative Program who will distribute these supplies to local area children.

Our agency would like to recognize and sincerely thank Olivia and Michael for going above and beyond to help local children in need this upcoming school year. Their generous donations greatly contributed to the success of this event and will have a tremendous impact for many children within the community. -Longport PD Public Affairs Sgt Ray Burgan

“In these incredibly challenging times, Olivia and Michael answered the call to serve their community. We sincerely thank you for your generous efforts”. -Chief Frank Culmone