SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Hampden County District Attorney's Office is looking to spread joy this holiday season by helping dozens of children in need through its annual 'Adopt-A-Child-Initiative'. New plans set for the old Eastfield Mall location Staff members who "adopt" a kid, receive a wish list, and shop for gifts tailored to that child's needs. It's in partnership with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Hampden District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni shared, “I am so proud of the many members of my staff who have stepped forward and exhibited such generosity for these children. The kids involved in this initiative come from difficult circumstances, and this helps give them a joyful experience during the holiday season. More, now than ever, this is what the season is all about.” The gifts are wrapped by the DA Office staff, picked up, and sent to the children by clinicians who work closely with their families. There are a total of 68 children they are hoping to help this holiday season. Local News Headlines F-35A Lighting II fighter jets replacing aging F-15 aircraft at Barnes ANGB in Westfield Is the winter solstice the shortest day of the year? Car collides with tree on Roosevelt Ave. in Springfield Massachusetts serial rapist arrested in West Springfield pled guilty to 30 charges WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.