Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office accepting donations to help families ahead of holidays

The sheriff’s office said they’re accepting donations through December 1.
Published: Nov. 6, 2026 at 9:54 AM EST|Updated: 46 minutes ago

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office is collecting supplies to help families in need this holiday season.

The sheriff’s office is asking for donations to help replenish school supplies to provide some relief for families. Some of the supplies they’re asking for are:

  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Notebooks
  • Two-pocket folders
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Facial tissue
  • Sanitizing wipes
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Colored pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Glue sticks
  • Large erasers

These donations can be dropped off at the ECSO building, located at 26861 CR 26 in Elkhart, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

The sheriff’s office said monetary donations are also accepted. These donations can be dropped off at or mailed to:

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office

Building A

Attn: Shop with a Sheriff

26861 CR 26

Elkhart, IN 46517

The sheriff’s office said donations are being accepted through December 1.

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