(KAIR)--Contributions from the public are needed to help support what- become an annual Christmas-season tradition, uniting local area law enforcement with children in need.

According to a release from the Atchison County Sheriff- Office, donations are being sought as the 3rd annual Shop with the Sheriff Campaign is held.

The release explains that the campaign “is a community outreach program for children and families in need,” allowing Sheriff's Deputies and staff to “go shopping locally with these children.”

The release says that a goal of the campaign is to “build long lasting and positive relationships between youth and law enforcement, while also serving families and children in need during the Holiday Season.”

Individual and business donations are being sought to sponsor the effort.

Checks can be mailed to the Sheriff- Office at 518 Parallel Street, in Atchison.

Online payments can also be made.

Contact the Atchison County Sheriff- Office, at 913-804-6080, for details.