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Sophia Agate, 7 of Doncaster. A real-life ‘Santa’s little helper’ has collected hundreds of presents for families who've been hard hit by the cost of living crisis this Christmas. See SWNS story SWLNsanta. Sophia Agate has so far gathered more than 130 gifts from generous neighbours, which she plans to share among grateful school children for the third year running. The seven-year-old had the idea of giving out "a few" gifts during the lockdown in 2020 after worrying that Santa wouldn’t reach homes due to movement restrictions. But now her mum Kirsty, 39, uses an online “wish list” system to let locals buy sacks of gifts - from tablets to board games - that they then wrap and donate to children. And their amazing yuletide project feels more important than ever as families feel the pinch from the "insane" cost of living crisis. Speaking about her festive give-away, Sophie said: “It makes me feel happy because some children who don’t have many presents can get something for Christmas. “I really love doing it. It’s amazing to see the kids enjoying their toys. I’ll keep doing it next year. We’re doing it every year. But it’s been the best year yet.”