11/20/2025
A huge thank you to everyone who made today’s Shop with a Cop event such a success!
We’re so grateful to our event organizers, the Saugeen Shores Police Service, Vanderwerf's Independent Grocer, and of course the amazing staff and volunteers who helped bring this unique community experience to life.
Our Grade 6 shoppers had an absolute blast racing through the aisles alongside local police officers — putting their budgeting and teamwork skills to the test as they worked to get as close as possible to $300 in Food Bank–friendly items without going over!
Thanks to their enthusiasm and thoughtful choices, all items collected today will be shared between the Salvation Army and Saugeen First Nations Foodbanks, supporting families right here in our community.
This event is a wonderful reminder of what can happen when community partners come together — fun, learning, and service all wrapped into one unforgettable afternoon.
A heartfelt thank you to the educators who nominated students, to the officers who made the experience so special, and to the Rotary Clubs of Southampton, Saugeen Shores, and our Port Elgin club for proudly sponsoring this collaborative project.
Saugeen Shores Police Service Southampton Rotary Club Rotary Club Saugeen Shores Vanderwerf's Your Independent Grocer