Some of Santa's helpers were spotted in Turlock, stuffing bags filled with toys.

It's all part of an annual holiday event bringing much-needed cheer to students in need.

This year, the Letters to Santa Charity is helping more than 2,200 students and their families in Stanislaus County.

Representatives from 32 schools are taking part in the workshop, gathering items for every student on their list.

"I mean how could you not be happy here?. Yeah, you're helping out kids," said Sharile Abbasi, the principal at Brown Elementary in Turlock.

He's shopping for 130 students from his school and is thankful for this event.

"It's so wonderful to know that our district supports those needs through FRC, but more importantly, we can partner with agencies like Letters to Santa to supplement what

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