2020 Elkins Shop with a Cop Fundraiser

As you are probably aware, COVID-19 cases are increasing in Northwest Arkansas. We have said from the beginning that this will be a socially distanced event. Please keep your safety and the safety of others in mind. If you even think you have been exposed or are not feeling well, please do not attend.

These are the steps we have taken:

All individual booths will be about 10 feet apart.
Masks are required.
We will have hand sanitizer in multiple places throughout the event.
Concessions have been canceled.
All vendors agreed to follow guidelines to participate.
The silent auction has been available online for bidding and for the in-person auction, we are spreading items as far apart as possible.

Because of COVID-19, all the fundraisers to benefit Shop with a Cop had to be canceled this year. We all know, however, that the need is never canceled. In fact, this year it is expected that the needs in our communities will be even greater than ever before.

This fundraiser will have multiple components and is being led by two community members. We at EABN are helping by hosting this page to provide a centralized information hub for what everyone hopes is an amazing, safe event for everyone. Questions about getting help from the Shop from a Cop program should be referred to the Elkins Police Department.

You can find ongoing updates in the Facebook event and the various links, rules, and other information about the various components of this community event on this page.

There will be several ways to participate and contribute:

Toy/Clothing donation boxes set up throughout the community
Vendor booths (November 21 in the Elkins Community Center Parking lot)
Silent auction (items will be shared in the Facebook event and also several opportunities to bid in person)
Individual businesses doing their own fundraiser and donating the proceeds
Direct donations from individuals.

Questions?

Mary Cope 479.466.8944 marycope85@gmail.com

Jamie Smith 479.531.1685 jamie@jamiesnotebook.com

Shop with a Cop will look somewhat different this year. The current plan is to take a small number of children on a socially distanced shopping trip if possible. The police department will deliver clothes and toys to the homes for those children unable to go on the shopping excursion. There will be marked boxes to donate unwrapped, unopened, new toys and clothing around the community starting October 13. We also have a growing number of cash donation cans around town, too.

Look for toy/clothing donation boxes in a growing number of local businesses including:

Collier’s Drug Store-Elkins
Tequila Grill
Nellie B’s
Medical Arts Pharmacy-Elkins
Elkins Farmers Market
Elkins Auto Parts
Happy Feet Daycare (both locations)

We also have several cash donation cans at these following locations:

Tequila Grill
Elkins Pawn Shop
Nellie B’s Bakery and Eatery
Lucky Dog Groomer
Eastside Wine & Spirits
Collier’s Pharmacy-Elkins

We will have vendor booths 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 21, in the Elkins Community Center parking lot. Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Here are the general guidelines:

Booths will be available in two sizes: 10×10 feet (standard) and 10×20 feet (large). A single 10×10 space is required between each vendor. All tables, chairs, and other items are the responsibility of the vendor.
Booths are $25 for a standard and $50 for a large. No refunds will be given for cancellations after November 14 or no-shows. This is a booth fee, not an application fee. Payment is not due until an application is approved.
Preference will be given to product-based businesses but any are welcome to apply in case we have space (must have products to sell at the event).
Preference will be given to Elkins-based businesses but any are welcome to apply.
Only one booth per MLM/Direct Sales company (uplines/downlines can work together in one booth).
No electricity or wifi will be available.
Approved vendors are encouraged but not required to make a donation to Shop with a Cop beyond the required booth fee. This could include donating a silent auction item.

Applications: https://forms.gle/VpSG8aZJ3Nv6aYadA (All spaces are currently filled. You can apply to be on the waitlist)

Applications will be taken up to a couple of days before the event and a waitlist will be established if the number of available booths is exceeded.

Here are the current vendors and their descriptions of what they offer:

Business Name	What they offer
The Howard Farm/Cranky Carpenter	Jams, jellies, syrups, USDA meats, woodworking, crafts of all kinds.
Lady Cajun Creations	I will have a variety of items. Wooden stacked blocks, coffee cups, blankets, coasters, reverse canvas pictures, sublimated hand towels, keychains are a few examples.
Hillside Beef and Cakes with a kick	Premium beef and made to order cookies and boozy cakes
Kim’s $5 Bling Korner	Paparazzi jewelry! $5 adult and $1 kids all lead and nickel free
jerry’s hand turned pens and gifts	Hand-turned pens’ corkscrews and other small items
J&A’s Masks and More	Masks, teddy bears, chr ochre day pumpkins, scrunches, Christmas ornaments bulbs, wood ornaments, snowflakes.
Victoria Grace Boutique	Retail. Women’s and children’s clothing
Let It Grow	Seasonal centerpieces and wreaths, houseplants, succulents, floral and landscape design
Hatch Farm, LLC	We have jam, honey, handcrafted blank note cards, microwave bowl potholders, paperless towels, crocheted toys, crocheted baby items, sewn gift bags, other sewn/crocheted or handcrafted household/toy/baby items.
Pure Synergy Creations	handmade lip balms, deodorants, tooth powders, lotion sticks, jewelry
Creations by Cindy	I am a bakery I will sell cinnamon rolls, apple pies, cookie cakes, muffins, mini cakes and also some wooden flags and carvings
Wood and River	Wine caddies, earrings, shirts, coasters all handmade.
Simply Stunning Lilla Rose	Nickel-free hair accessories and more
Herb Gaspard	All-new high-end flea market finds
Pomifera-Andi Carlton	Hair, body, and face products
LadyBug’s Boutique	T-shirts, decorative pillows, decorative tea towels, ornaments, signs, printed masks, earrings, personalized cutting boards and other items, tumblers, signs.