On Giving Tuesday across the Central Coast Christmas trees were decorated with tags, helping those in need this holiday season.

The program is called "Operation Santa" and is put on by the .

“This three-year old wants Bluey and Paw Patrol toys, building blocks so you can see there’s a pattern here. So, these families this really helps them have a Christmas where they might not be able to afford one,” said Marge Castle, Program Manager for San Luis Obispo County's social services.

Orange Theory in San Luis Obispo is one of the locations where tags for Operation Santa can be picked up. Judy King stopped by for one and shared why she chose to donate.

"Well I think it is so important this time of year to donations especially to people who have a harder time," King said. "A lot of us have h

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