The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is trying to make sure no child goes without a Christmas gift this season.

School resource officers identified children who needed help heading into Christmas.

This year, the sheriff’s office is selling specialized patches with the Grinch on them for $10 each to go towards a fund used to help those children and their families.

So far, officials say they’ve raised more than $5,000 toward shopping sprees at the Oak Ridge TJ Maxx. The goal is to give gifts to an estimated 150 kids. Officials say each family will also receive a $75 gift card for food at a grocery store.

Each kid selected will have around $150 to spend as a sheriff’s deputy helps escort them around the store to help them pick out presents.

The shopping event will be on December 9, 2023, so there is still time to buy a patch to help with this fundraiser.

To buy a patch or to donate, call Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Kenny Sharp at (865) 457-6262.