Sainsbury’s store in Deepdale

Prestonians are being asked to buy an extra Christmas present this year to help one in five Lancashire children who live in poverty.

Sainsbury’s at Deepdale has announced it is a drop off point for any donated presents.

It will also play host to Santa on Saturday 5 December from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.

Santa is £3 for each child to see and they receive a gift.

All money raised goes to support Cash for Kids.

Mission Christmas is part of Rock FM’s Cash for Kids charity.

Store manager at Sainsbury’s Preston, Ian Hampshire, said: “We’ve had an excellent year so far supporting Cash for Kids.

“Our customers and colleagues have got involved with a number of fundraising activities throughout the year.

“Santa visiting the store on December 5 with his reindeer is going to be a fantastic day and we would like to invite everyone down to the store to come and meet them.”