SPHS National Honor Society members helped area law enforcement and emergency services personnel, including St. Peter Police Department and Fire Department members, during the eighth annual Shop With A Hero event. The event took place on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Fleet Farm store in Mankato and the SPHS NHS students helped wrap the gifts.
The Heroes were able to take 20 area children holiday shopping that day along with other gifts that were purchased to be donated to Toys for Tots. This event could not have happened without the generous donations provided by Helping Minnesota Heroes, the Lions Club, Fleet Farm, Knutson Casey Law Firm, private donations and as well as charitable gambling from The Red Men Club, The Flame Bar, The Embassy Bar, and the Blue Moon. Minnesota River Valley Transit provided transportation for several families.
Our Heroes represented the Saint Peter Police Department, North Mankato Police Department, Nicollet County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol, Saint Peter Fire Department, North Mankato Fire Department, and River's Edge EMS staffed by Allina.
Above and below are some photo highlights from the SPHS NHS members in action wrapping gifts at the Shop With A Hero event! Thanks to SPPS School Resource Officer Jon Hughes for sharing the photos.
SPHS NHS members help with Shop With A Hero event
December 9, 2025