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Mt. Pleasant Police Department Hosts Annual Cram-A-Cruiser Toy Drive to Support Toys for Tots

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is once again partnering with Krapohl Ford Lincoln to support Toys for Tots through the annual Cram-A-Cruiser toy drive.

Residents and businesses are invited to help make the holidays brighter for children in the Mt. Pleasant area by donating new, unwrapped toys during one of the following collection events:

  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Krapohl Ford Lincoln, 1415 E. Pickard St.
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in front of the Mt. Pleasant Department of Public Safety Building, 804 E. High St.

During each event, Mt. Pleasant police officers will be on-site with patrol vehicles ready to be “crammed” full of donations. All collected toys will benefit the local Toys for Tots program, helping families in need this holiday season.

Those unable to attend can drop off new, unwrapped toys at Krapohl Ford Lincoln or the Mt. Pleasant Department of Public Safety lobby during regular business hours through December 15.

Saturday Farmers’ Market moves to Michigan Street for 2018 season

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market is known for its fresh fruits and vegetables, and this summer, the Saturday Market will also be known for its fresh, new space!

With the support of Real Food Grows, the 2018 Saturday Farmers’ Market is moving to Michigan Street near the Main Street intersection downtown Mt. Pleasant. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays beginning June 30, customers will find a tasty selection of locally-grown foods, colorful plants, homemade baked goods and more.

“Mt. Pleasant Parks and Recreation is excited to bring the Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market to a new downtown spot on Saturdays this summer that is both highly visible and easy for shoppers to access,” said Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market Manager Carol Moody. “We look forward to building on the market’s excellence from the last several years and boosting traffic for local businesses, while making Downtown Mt. Pleasant a vibrant community destination.”

Michigan Street will be closed to traffic one block east of Main Street on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Parking is available in the south west parking lot of Michigan and Main streets.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can use their Michigan Bridge Card at the Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market. The market also accepts debit and credit cards, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project FRESH and Senior Project FRESH/Market FRESH coupons.

The Thursday Farmers’ Market will begin on June 7 and will remain at Island Park. Thursday Market hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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