Operation Santa Claus provides toys and gifts for needy children during the holiday season. Those attending a Military Affairs Council meeting in Junction City on Thursday earned that this is the 40th year for the program on Fort Riley. Soldiers with the rank of E-5 and below and their families are served.
One year ago approximately 800 families were served by the program.
You can volunteer to help. Gift wrapping and shopping assistant are two possible jobs. The public can donate new toys or money to buy toys.