Sheriff Craig Webre announced that donations are still being accepted for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office’s 31st annual Christmas Bicycle Giveaway. Since 1992, more than 5,500 bicycles have been distributed to our area’s needy families. In 2023 alone, 225 new bikes were delivered to children throughout Lafourche Parish.

LPSO is accepting donations of new bicycles or monetary donations in the form of cash or a check to purchase new bikes. Checks should be made payable to the Lafourche Deputies Association with “Bike Giveaway” in the memo line. New bicycles and monetary donations may be dropped off at any Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office location throughout the parish. Donations are accepted year-round. For questions regarding donations, please contact Captain Brennan Matherne at brennan-matherne@lpso.net.

“For 30 years, we have been bringing a little joy to children on Christmas morning with a new bike,” said Sheriff Webre. “This timeless gift continues to be in high demand each year. With the help of our generous community, we can brighten the holidays for children in need in Lafourche Parish.

Beginning on November 15, 2024, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will begin taking names of children in need of bicycles. Due to high demand, requests should be limited to no more than two bicycles per family. Further details, including the link to sign up online, will be released on November 15.