The Pittsburg police and fire departments hosted their annual Badges and Burgers event on Friday, raising money this year for the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC). It was so popular, however, that they sold out of burgers before what was supposed to be the halfway point of the fundraiser lunch event.
“We had a lot of pre-orders, which was good, but we did sell out,” said Lt. Rebekah Lynch of the Pittsburg Police Department’s investigations division. “We have an incredibly supportive community.”
The police and fire department sold 320 burgers, raising about $1,700 for the CAC.
“The police department is very thankful that we have that organization in our community and it’s nice to be able to have a place where we can interview children that is a safe environment, a child-friendly environment, and I just appreciate the support that the community has given to the CAC,” Lynch said.