Photo Credit: Brown Co Sheriff's Office 

 

(KNZA)--Donations made to the Brown County Sheriff's Office will help those in need this holiday season. 

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said the Sheriff's Office was presented Tuesday with an abundance of food, toys, mittens, hats as well as money for gift cards.  

For many years, Merchant says they have been blessed to have had an individual donate to the Sheriff's office with the requirement of giving to those in need.  

Working through local advocates, families in need are suggested and then assisted by the generosity of this anonymous Santa.  Merchant said his only stipulation was that no one was to know where the donations came from, just wanting those who were struggling to have a helping hand, especially during the holidays. 

He passed away several years ago, but Merchant says his angels have since carried on the tradition. 

" Over the years, many families throughout the county have benefitted from the kindness and benevolence of this family.  We are very thankful to have people in our county that deeply care about others throughout the year. The only stipulation is this selfless act is to be passed on to others down the road, when and if families can afford to do so."