The Milwaukee Sheriff's Office traded their patrol duties for packing duties this week, assembling 150 Thanksgiving meal kits for families facing food insecurity during the holiday season.

At the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, deputies worked an assembly line to prepare complete holiday meals as part of a tradition nearly a decade strong. The initiative, supported by the Sheriff's Association and Metcalfe's Market, ensures 150 families will have turkey, vegetables and pies for Thanksgiving.

"We are here packing up food to put together Thanksgiving kits for families in need," said James Burnett from the Sheriff Association.

The effort represents more than just holiday charity — it's about building community connections and showing the human side of law enforcement.

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