Secret Santa visits Gardner CAC to help nearly 600 children receive Christmas gifts

Stephen Landry, The Gardner News

Secret Santa, who is also known as former Gardner Mayor Charlie Manca, made his annual visit to the Gardner CAC on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Santa delivered a candy cane decorated with 20 crisp $100 bills.

Secret Santa (a.k.a. former Gardner Mayor Charlie Manca) made his annual visit to the Gardner CAC on Tuesday, Dec. 12. From left, CAC volunteer Terri Hillman, Executive Director Julie Meehan, and Charlie Manca.
Secret Santa (a.k.a. former Gardner Mayor Charlie Manca) made his annual visit to the Gardner CAC on Tuesday, Dec. 12. From left, CAC volunteer Terri Hillman, Executive Director Julie Meehan, and Charlie Manca.

CAC Executive Director Julie Meehan said the money would be used to help provide Christmas gifts to nearly 600 children in the community.

This article originally appeared on Gardner News: Secret Santa (a.k.a. former Mayor Charlie Manca) visits Gardner CAC

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