Rotary’s Operation Christmas drive distributes gifts to 250 children

In a year where many faced unexpected financial burdens, the Franklin County community ensured nearly 100 families were still able to give their children gifts under the tree.

The Hampton Rotary Club last Thursday distributed gifts collected during its annual Operation Santa toy drive. Gift and cash donations collected over the course of a month were able to provide presents to 250 children across 88 families.

Kim Price, Rotary president, said the club wasn’t sure what kind of response the program would receive this year, but the end result far exceeded expectations.