VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Barnes County Sheriff’s Deputies Secret Santa program assisted eight children this year in Barnes County.

Sheriff Randy McClaflin said the program also assisted with a substantial donation to area school’s lunch programs.

McClaflin said this would not have happened without the generous donations we get from people and businesses in Barnes County.

The Secret Santa program benefits Barnes County residents who suffered a hardship. Anyone interest in donating to the Secret Santa program should contact the Barnes County Sheriff’s office at 845-8530.