The Michigan State Police (MSP) Niles Post is working with Mosaic’s Wonderland Toy Store, Cass County Toys for Tots, Helping Hands of Cass County, Red Bud Area Ministries, along with Walmart and Meijer stores with the collection of toys, gift cards, toiletries, and food for those less fortunate. Their theme for this event will be “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” for the holidays.
The “Blue Goose,” as it has been referred to for decades, is an MSP patrol vehicle. A “Blue Goose” will be stationed outside Walmart at 2107 S. 11th St., Niles, and Meijer at 5019 Red Arrow Hwy. in Stevensville, on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Troopers will volunteer their time to collect your donations from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
MSP’s collective goal is to gather as many items as possible during this 8-hour period. All the items gathered will be given to Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store, Cass County Toys for Tots, Redbud Area Ministries, and Helping Hands of Cass County. The donations stay local and help families in need within our communities.
The Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store is a special Christmas shopping experience for families who are unable to afford Christmas gifts for their children. Mosaic Wonderland Toy Store needs toys for children of all ages, and gift cards (Meijer, Walmart, Best Buy, or Kohls) valued at $50 or less for teenagers.
Cass County Toys for Tots is in need of new toys. Redbud Area Ministries and Helping Hands of Cass County need nonperishable food, i.e., canned meats, cereal, cooking oil, pancake mix, syrup, ramen, and mac-n-cheese. They are also in need of shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, laundry detergent, and toothpaste.
This is the tenth year the MSP Niles Post will be holding this event. MSP invites you to come out and support “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE” on Saturday, December 6th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Walmart in Niles and Meijer in Stevensville. If you are unable to make this date and time, donations are being collected at the MSP Niles Post.
If you have any questions, please contact Tpr. Holly Higgs, Community Service Trooper, at 269-845-6183 or higgsh@michigan.gov.
MSP thanks you for supporting this community event! And a special thank you to Walmart and Meijer for their assistance.
