HERMISTON, Ore. - A very special Santa celebration took place at Fiesta Foods in Hermiston on Thursday.
Tracy Bennett has been one of Santa's helpers since he was 10 years old. He strives to spread Santa's cheer for families that may not have a lot of presents under the tree.
Bennett stops in low income communities, at apartment complexes, and here at Fiesta Foods to share a message.
"It's very important that we teach our children a lot of values and to show them that being Santa or being whoever you want to be is the best thing ever," he said.
Bennett has been working with the Hermiston Fiesta Foods for the past several years. Today's families received free tamales, toys and a picture with Bennett.
The manager tells us they welcomed more than 500 people at last year's event.
