USPS launches Operation Santa to mail letters to North Pole

(CNN) – Operation Santa is underway at the United States Postal Service.

This week marks the earliest kickoff ever for the 111-year-old program.

It helps ensure children’s letters to Santa make it to elves and human helpers who assist with gifts.

To participate, kids need to use their full name, a return address, a stamp and Santa’s correct address.

The postal service says it’s 123 Elf Road, North Pole, 88888.

If you want to help Santa and his elves with a child’s letter, check out the USPS website.