This child’s letter to Santa is unbelievably sad

This is just awful.

A teacher in America shared a heartbreaking letter that one of her children wrote to Santa. Each child was given a page with the first words, "Dear Santa Claus..." and they had to fill in the lines below. Most children would fill the lines with toys they want, but one child simply said, "I have been good this day. This Christmas I would like a ball and a food. I need a blanket." The teacher, Ruth Espiricueta, was so taken aback and heartbroken by the answer that she posted it to Facebook. In the post she said:

"This makes me very sad. When your students ask for food, blankets, or a bed instead of toys. As a teacher it breaks my heart when I hear them ask for things that we sometimes take for granted. Hopefully I will be able to fulfill at least one of their Christmas wishes."

Following the post, people began to donate blankets and money to Monte Cristo Elementary, which Ruth says will be distributed to all the children and families who need it this Christmas.