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October 20, 2022 | For the campus and community

Support Shop with a Firefighter event with a meal out, donations

Each year, the Purdue University Fire Department partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette to host a Shop with a Firefighter event during the holiday season. Eligible children and families join a firefighter and shop at a local store to pick out clothes, toys and other items they may need or want but can otherwise not afford.

In order to help support this year’s shopping event, the fire department is hosting a fundraiser at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in West Lafayette on Tuesday, Oct. 25. from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Customers should mention their order is for the PUFD fundraiser, and 20% of the sale will be donated to the cause.

Individuals who wish to donate directly can send a check made payable to Purdue Firefighters to their campus address:

Purdue Firefighters
Attn: Shop with a Firefighter
1250 W. Third Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907

The fire department is also planning another fundraising event at Nine Irish Brothers in West Lafayette. More information will be communicated once event details are finalized.

Questions about the fundraisers or shopping event may be directed to PUFD at 765-494-6919.