Sharing holiday joy. Building community connections.

The City of Richwood and the Richwood Police Department bring children and officers together for a special holiday shopping experience. Shop With a Cop helps local families experiencing financial hardship while building positive relationships between children and the officers who serve our community.

Important Dates

• Applications open: November 2, 2026

• Application deadline: November 30, 2026

• Shopping event: December 12, 2026

• Location: Walmart in Angleton, Texas

Who Can Apply?

The program is open to children in Pre-K through 12th grade who live within the city limits of Richwood or it’s ETJ and whose households are experiencing financial hardship.

To apply:

• Submit one application per household, listing each eligible child you would like considered.

• Confirm your household’s financial need on the application.

• Applicants must not apply receive holiday gift assistance from another program during the same holiday season.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. Space is limited.

Apply for Assistance

Complete the application below between November 2 and November 30, 2026.

If your child or children are selected, we will contact you using the information provided on your application with participation details. Please provide a current phone number and email address.

Please complete the application below. You will be contacted if your child(ren) are selected.

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The City of Richwood and Richwood Police Department are proud to host the annual Shop With a Cop program. This program pairs local children with officers to shop for holiday gifts.

Eligibility: Richwood residents, low-income households, children up to high school senior age.

Submitting an application does not guarantee selection. Space is limited. We’ll notify recipients by phone or email.

Parent/Guardian & Contact

Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Email *

Home Address (must be a resident of Richwood or its ETJ) *

Children Information

Number of children you're applying for: *12345

Child 1

Child 1 – Name *

Child 1 – Age *

Child 1 – School and Grade *

Child 2

Child 2 – Name *

Child 2 – Age *

Child 2 – School and Grade *

Child 3

Child 3 – Name *

Child 3 – Age *

Child 3 – School and Grade *

Child 4

Child 4 – Name *

Child 4 – Age *

Child 4 – School and Grade *

Child 5

Child 5 – Name *

Child 5 – Age *

Child 5 – School and Grade *

Household & Need

Household Size *12345678910

Please describe your current situation or reason for requesting assistance. Share what you’re comfortable with; this helps us prioritize need. *

Agreements & Disclaimers

Please read before submitting:

• I certify our household meets the program’s financial need requirements.
• I certify we have not applied for or received holiday gift assistance from any other organization this season.
• I understand submitting an application does not guarantee selection and space is limited.
• I affirm all information provided is true and accurate.

Agreement *

• I agree to all statements above.

Type full legal name as your electronic signature. *

Date *

Submit

Help Make the Holidays Brighter

Community donations and sponsorships help bring this experience to more Richwood children.

To donate, sponsor a child, or ask questions about the program, contact:

Kirsten Garcia, City Manager
Phone: 979-265-2082
Email: kgarcia@richwoodtx.gov

Thank you for helping us make the holidays special for Richwood families.

City of Richwood • Richwood Police Department