03 Nov 2025 NLR Police are collecting items for nursing home residents

Posted at 11:02 PMh in News by

NORTH LITTLE ROCK — This holiday season, the North Little Rock Police Departmentinvites you to make Christmas brighter for cherished seniors in local nursing homes. “Many of them go without the simple comforts we often take for granted — and you can help change that,” said Shara Hutchcraft, director of communications for the City of North Little Rock.

The following new items are being collected to bring comfort, warmth, and a little fun to their holiday season:

🧦 Socks
🧢 Hats
🧤 Gloves
👟 House Shoes
👕 T-Shirts (all sizes)
🛏️ Blankets
🎲 Board Games
🖍️ Coloring Books (and crayons too!)
Drop-Off Locations:

North Little Rock Police Dept. – #1 Justice Center Drive, NLR

North Little Rock City Services Building – 700 W 29th St, NLR

“Every item makes a difference and reminds our seniors they are loved and remembered,” Hutchcraft said. “Let’s be angels this season. Help us wrap our seniors in warmth, kindness and cheer.”

For questions or to arrange a pickup, contact:
Officer Shana Cobbs, NLRPD Liaison to Unsheltered Community, at 501.975-8780.