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USPS Operation Santa

Read letters to Santa and help make a holiday wish come true.

Adopt a LetterWrite to Santa

Make Someone’s Holiday in Four Steps

  • Read

    Look through letters and adopt ones you love.

  • Shop

    Find the perfect gift, and keep it anonymous—it's from Santa, after all.

  • Wrap

    Prep and pack your gifts using our shipping guidelines .

  • Ship

    Send your gift from a participating Post Office™ location by December 18.

Find the Letter That Speaks to You

Letters come from hopeful children and families. Answer one (or many) to make a difference. No matter how big the wish, do what’s doable for you.

Adopt a Letter
Read Letters

Choose How You Want to Adopt

On Your Own

Pick a letter (or many) and prepare your shopping list.

As a Team

Get co-workers and friends involved to make a lasting impact.

Show Me How
Show Me How

Meet Santa’s Helpers from Far and Wide

Generous people make the USPS Operation Santa program succeed. See what we’re up to.

Follow the Community
Follow the Community

Santa Needs You

Ready to help the USPS Operation Santa program? We’ve made it easy to start fulfilling wishes.

Adopt a Letter