GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ)- Green Bay Police Officers spent Wednesday saying thank you in a tasty way.
Handing out free food at McDonalds Wednesday, was the way that officers offered appreciation to the community.
Random people who came in for lunch received a free sandwhich, drink or ice cream cone, all courtesy of the police department.
“We are taking three hours at two different McDonalds just to offer a sign of thanks to the community.”
Captain Kevin Warych also gave out some Walmart giftcards to some of the customers that he visited with.
Yan, a Green Bay father, brought his two kids in for an after school snack, and was welcomed with some free food.
“We also appreciate the work that they do for us, so it is even more nice seeing them out here doing this for us.”
Officers also spent time at the drive thru windows adding a free McChicken or Hamburger to peoples orders when they came to the window.
“Today is about giving back to the community. We receive countless thank you cards, food and monetary support through out the year. Today is about saying thank you and showing how much we appreciate the all the support we receive from the Green Bay community.” said Chief Andrew Smith.
Officers were at McDonalds on the West and East side of Green Bay.