AFD, APD Chiefs team up to collect items for Operation Blue Santa

AUSTIN, Texas - Austin Police Chief Brian Manley and Austin Fire Department Chief Joel Baker set off to collect $10,000 worth of merchandise in two minutes to help those in need this holiday season.

The event has been going on for the past seven years and is put together by RetailMeNot which has been a huge sponsor of Operation Blue Santa, which is the organization that all the items collected will benefit.

Operation Blue Santa's mission is to provide toys and food for families in need.