Nov 02, 2021

Operation Santa Claus ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Wednesday

Posted Nov 02, 2021 1:14 AM

Operation Santa Claus ribbon cutting will be held at 1828 1st Street, Camp Funston, Fort Riley on Wednesday Wednesday, Nov. 3, 4 p.m.

Through Operation Santa Claus, Fort Riley and the surrounding communities assist local active duty junior enlisted service members who have financial needs by providing gifts for their children. Soldiers and their family members apply for the program through their units.

Operation Santa Claus is in its 37th year at Fort Riley and is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys in the $10 - $20 price range for children ages birth to 18 years. Donation boxes are located on Fort Riley and at businesses throughout Junction City, Ogden and Manhattan.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be livestreamed at  www.facebook.com/FortRiley.