Santa makes early stop in Bradenton, hands out presents, food to families in need
Elizabeth Fry reports
BRADENTON, Fla. - For families in need in the Bradenton Area, Santa touched down a little early to make sure kids and parents alike had a Christmas to remember. Downtown Ministries hosted its usual Saturday morning breakfast in the parking lot of Southside Baptist Church, but this Saturday s breakfast had a little extra Christmas cheer. A lot of these kids are doing without a lot of stuff, a lot of the material things. They re just excited to be like every other kid today, said Christine Monroe-Loomes, the executive director of Downtown Ministries.