This year marks the seventh Trunk-or-Treat organized by the Sheriff’s Office, Burlington County Special Services School District and Burlington County Commissioners’ Office. The Burlington County Department of Human Services, Burlington County Department of Public Safety, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, Burlington County Parks System, Burlington County Animal Shelter and various local first responders are also expected to participate, along with teachers, staff and administrators from the Special Services School District.
Burlington County is holding a special Trunk or Treat event designed to ensure all children and adults can experience the spooky fun of the Halloween season.
The Burlington County Trunk-or-Treat for children with special needs will be held at the Burlington County Special Service School, 20 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, on Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon to 2 p.m.
The free event provides a safe and inclusive destination for children to dress in costume and visit decorated cars and emergency vehicles to receive small toys, candy and other goodies. There will also be music, games, holiday crafts and more.
“Halloween is a fun holiday for children and adults alike, but trick-or-treating can be overwhelming for some and potentially unsafe,” said Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis. “Burlington County’s Trunk-or-Treat provides an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for all children and families. It provides a safe way for children with special needs to trick-or-treat and enjoy the holiday with teachers and school administrators, law enforcement, first responders and Burlington County officials and staff, rather than visiting the doorsteps of strangers.”
This year marks the seventh Trunk-or-Treat organized by the Sheriff’s Office, Burlington County Special Services School District and Burlington County Commissioners’ Office. The Burlington County Department of Human Services, Burlington County Department of Public Safety, Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, Burlington County Parks System, Burlington County Animal Shelter and various local first responders are also expected to participate, along with teachers, staff and administrators from the Special Services School District.
“Trunk-or-Treat is a great event that brings together Burlington County Sheriff officers, first responders and Public Safety officials to meet and interact with the families they serve in a fun atmosphere,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the Department of Public Safety and County schools. “It’s an event that unites communities for a safe celebration of the holiday, and it always delivers a lot of joy to children and their families.”
Burlington Commissioner Randy Brolo thanked and praised the Sheriff, Special Services School District and all the agencies and departments planning to participate.
“As a parent of a special needs child, I know how important it is for them to feel included and part of a community,” Brolo said. “This gives all children the chance to dress up and enjoy Halloween and all the fun associated with the holiday. I’m looking forward to it.”
Burlington County Undersheriff Odise Carr, who is also the president of the combined Special Services School District/Burlington County Institute of Technology Board of Education, said the event is a favorite for the school district and the Sheriff’s Office.
“Trunk-or-Treat is one of the most anticipated events on the calendar and one that the school district is proud to partner with the County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office,” Carr said. “It’s fun for the kids, Special Services staff and administrators, as well as our Sheriff’s officers and the other participating first responders.”
