Family injured in horrible crash receives grocery store trip and other surprises from a Secret Santa

The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local man gift $500,000 this holiday season! Secret Santa is a real person who wants to remain anonymous and wants to help as many people as he can.
We will be surprising deserving people and families every day from now until Christmas with gifts unique to their circumstances.
Tomas Lizarraga, his wife and four kids were in a serious accident on Aug 17. They were hit head-on and Tomas was pinned in the van. Tomas and his 15-year-old both had their hips broken and were admitted to the hospital. The rest of the family received minor injuries.
Tomas has had two surgeries and was on bed rest for months. He went back to work part-time at the end of October but is not able to work much as he is a mechanic and can not do much. Their van was totaled and they have had to borrow a vehicle to get around to doctor appointments and other places.
They were able to purchase a replacement vehicle a few weeks ago but it's been a hard year and Secret Santa wanted to help. He asked the East Idaho News team to surprise the Lizarraga family with a unique trip to the grocery store - along with some extra gifts. Watch the video above to see what happened!
#SecretSanta #EastIdahoNews #Christmas

[@windwoman3549]

Love the way dad kept looking away & covering his eyes. It’s okay - men are allowed to cry . . . especially when they’re HAPPY.

[@ladyofthecreek279]

Amen! ❤

[@edithmaryhenderson6591]

Can secte Santa help me and my husband out we did not get that much for Christmas money 💵 would be nice

[@Michael-mv3kc]

@@edithmaryhenderson6591 thats not how it works. Someone has to recommend you and you have to live in the area.

[@iamme453]

Yes, I totally agree. As I watch these, in tears my self, I'm telling the receptionist (obviously the can't hear me) it's OK to cry. Aren't I silly? I don't get how none of the news crew have teary eyes, training I guess.

[@lorenzocarrillo]

Dear Secret Santa, Thank you for restoring sense of belonging and uplifting many folks in your community and beyond. These story's bring this 48 year old man to tears in California. May you continue to be blessed tenfold by our Good Lord and Savior. Thank you! ~Lorenzo

[@benjaminchisolmjr7863]

ok the 21 thumbs down haters step off that's me being nice.

[@inhishonorinfinityx3961]

Amen without an end! Well spoken truth shared n said 🎯 👏 👏 🤓 👍 💞

[@Nomadistar]

51 year old here... what he said ^ My eyes are super clean now... North Carolina sends regards.

[@rpwbass]

NYC sees this too. Bravo, Secret Santa.

[@carolinejurek]

Watching this in Australia Moved beyond words

[@Akael22]

Sometimes I like to think the secret Santa goes as a camera man so “he” can actually see the lives he’s touched.

[@bettersecret1499]

I think that if you have half a million to gift you must be pretty busy, also these surprises take a long time, hours each

[@bettycogswell9851]

I have to wonder if he is hiding behind a corner somewhere watching...

[@aklover9778]

❤️

[@SurachaiKosura]

👍

[@daltonnaivolasiga5389]

This is a very nice comment💗💗💗

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

I'm sooo glad they all survived the car crash! And they totally deserve this gift. Awesome job, Secret Santa!

[@daisyjane221]

I watched your one son standing beside you when you were given the checks. His face was so sweet. He would not stop eye contact with his his mom when you were crying to make sure you were okay. You should be very proud of that boy, as well as your other children. Merry Christmas!

[@JSandwich13]

I love how Nate is going around grabbing stuff. Seems such a wonderful guy

[@susiex6669]

Yep, cant forget the steaks. Too cool. 😊

[@chrischristo3884]

The father at first not trying to cry looking away, get another 5k, just gives up, I'm crying! God bless them.

[@marye3974]

That was beautiful. ❤

[@rod_triplxvi739]

Me too😢😢😢

[@chakkakon]

Yes and the boy to the moms right is shifting feet to keep from crying. Seeing his dad and mom cry is hard.

[@EtinosaOsayi]

When people dislike acts of kindness, it means they have a heart problem

[@kimminer7341]

Actually, it means they HAVE no heart! Need to follow the Yellow Brick Road to ask the Wizard of Oz for one!

[@coryhobbs5386]

Or a mindset problem

[@helenaville5939]

YAWN Lose The NEGATIVITY Guys

[@sashamulligan2993]

Etinosa Osayi it means THEY are the problem.

[@sdamaan3457]

YES HEART PROBLEM IS REALLY NICE START OF NEW YEAR

[@j.r.5882]

I’m working my butt off to be a SECRET SANTA !!!! Thank you Santa !!! God bless this lovely family !!!!

[@kristiiiiiiiii]

J. R. God Bless YOU!!

[@idfwy_ylsabiafwy182_GiGi]

Many Blessings to you aswell 💜💜

[@iamme453]

Just remember, Santa, secret or otherwise, is from the heart, not the pocketbook. Acts of kindness any time of year can make a difference in someone 's life and have a ripple effect through out a community. Even something as simple as helping a mom with her kids load groceries into her car can be meaningful.

[@mamarobyn]

I love how the reporter keep shopping after the 2 minute time limit LOL

[@steflondon88]

I would too

[@lynellemurray7491]

Yes that was wonderful he was still helping the family out I wish they had at least 10 minutes 2 minutes goes really fast but thank God they were able to receive some kinda of help and thank god they still have life

[@jordanabeaulieu2530]

@@lynellemurray7491 What's the point of putting a 2 minutes limit on what they could by? It almost feels like a gimmick when they do that!

[@2284Nikki]

I would have made it 20 mins. Lol

[@joannegiordano9409]

Yeah, he wasn’t paying for it. Lol

[@BLAB-it5un]

Nate's attention to detail is exquisite. I know I am late to the party on this one but I have been binging on many of the more recent stories. I love how Nate is sensitive to names and pronunciations and makes sure to introduce himself to each child and to hear the name of every individual. And of course his elves with him are each heroes in their own rights and most of all the great anonymous secret Santa

[@TheCrazymomto6]

We may not be able to pay it forward at this level, but every little gesture of love and support can make a difference! Even as simple as giving someone a kind compliment! It’s so simple and easy.

[@suzannegaglie6146]

And a smile…. A smile is powerful

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

💯

[@jonajeremy3459]

U can tell this guy is actually interested in helping the people.. when he said, “paper towels” it’s like he’s genuinely there to help. Lord bless him, he’s also mad cool with black people, which makes him a homie as well. Keep doin u brother

[@marycook1644]

I am shedding more tears. I praise the Lord for protecting this precious family. THANK you secret Santa ! Merry Christmas to all ! Blessings from California. 💐🎅🏼🎁💰🎄💝

[@geraldkneeland1498]

God's superabundant blessings upon your family!

[@jaiharris8731]

Amen

[@rosaliembarikiwa592]

May God continue to bless the secret santa abundantly

[@chrismedina4497]

I KNOW people! This family is a very humble and deserving family. Awesome!

[@kpmariner1998]

How has this channel not gone viral?

[@kyliemyky]

Yes I've wondered the same thing

[@Pfromm007]

Its an algorithmic christmas miracle!

[@peterlewis3540]

Its one of those sites on KZbin, that you accidentally watch, and then become engrossed in the Christian message of helping those less fortunate than most of us. Few of us take the time to think or help the real needy in society, we just thank that we are not in the same situation, and that life is generally good to us. Its really heartwarming to think that certain wealthy members of society, can spare the time to think and help those who really need it.

[@kyliemyky]

@@peterlewis3540 ❤

[@gr33nhatt3r8]

@@Pfromm007 Indeed it is! Indeed it is! Merry Christmas everyone! ⛄🦌🎄

[@TheFarmanimalfriend]

These videos make my day. It is so cool to see people helping people.

[@michaelreynolds3592]

Check out Zorro. His channel is nothing but this amazing stuff everyday. When your in your 50s and need hope... these vids help.

[@tommyz5189]

I agree. This made my day too. We need more of this in today's society.

[@farmerfarmerer3847]

How do you hold it together Nate? I couldn’t.

[@troystewart7730]

Everyone is GUARANTEED a lifetime of living all your dreams. All you have to do is help others reach theirs.

[@2ndhandSue]

I would love to be able to do this for someone. The people they choose to help are so deserving of the help. They've been through hell, some of them, but never complain, and often we find out that they are doing things for other people even though they have virtually nothing of their own. Whoever this Secret Santa is - you are a wonderful person and you've brightened so many lives for people who have had to go through some terribly tough times. Thank y ou for what you do.

[@scottsiebert76]

This is what it's all about. People loving people. Make love, not war.

[@lillianmartin3658]

Amen to that Scott.

[@Cydonius1]

There is a time for peace and there is a time for war. Says so right in the Bible.

[@MsBlue-od7rg]

I love this family cause you could tell they were so humble. God is good Amen

[@geraldkneeland1498]

Amen! God is so good all the time 🙂🙇

[@gooneegoogoo123]

@@geraldkneeland1498 You said it!!

[@gooneegoogoo123]

@@liamx1273 LOL How original, I've never heard this before.

[@gooneegoogoo123]

@@liamx1273 LOL ok shithead

[@kso4068]

@@gooneegoogoo123 most of Thses idiots have no idea what that word really means ...now watch someone with low IQ is gonna call me a boomer and I'm only 41 LOL😬

[@Mkay999]

Honestly as I watch these, I just see how deeply ingrained in us is to pretend to be ok. How are you doing? I’m good everything’s good is how these people respond normally, you never know what someone is going through. It’s ok to not be ok

[@williamrsport5241]

You know what I LOVE about America??? There are SOOOO many good people out there doing things for other people, less fortunate or not...JUST doing good!!!

[@picantesworld7723]

Whoever this guy is God bless his heart seriously. When they got another check for the 5000 that's when I just bawled like a baby 😭

[@kellyholguin4208]

picantesworld77 And don’t forget?Emotions is what makes Mankind great

[@r0bertmckenzie166]

ABCD 1 p

[@vickysalazar8164]

Aww

[@picantesworld7723]

@@kingy002 😲❤️👍🙂

[@DavidLopez-mn3bb]

IM RIGHT THERE WITH YOU BROTHER😭😭💝

[@demonfever7959]

The mom is Amy she’s my grandpas daughter and he just showed me this video thank you everybody for being kind to my family ! Merry Chrismas🎊🎊🎊🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@charleshughes9396]

Hopefully everyone is doing good,it's great to see them Blessed they definitely deserved it.

[@mikemiller539]

So would that make her your aunt ?

[@Froehlich07]

Well, if she's your grandpa's daughter... That would mean you're related... Why, i mean... This is weird.. I call fake, but... Sure...

[@remedy9648]

Beautiful! They look like an amazing family and it was wonderful watching them get help, their gratitude made me cry. God bless💜🙏💜

[@emilieloveskiwi]

At the very end Nate said "hopefully next year can be much better." Little did he know what 2020 would bring... I hope this family wasn't affected by the pandemic, but it's hard to imagine anyone getting by unscathed.

[@cjblythe6529]

A community helping their neighbors. It’s a blessing, miracle & love.

[@georginasmith441]

humble people are the best...wish them all the best

[@55ostaR]

I glad there'll still good people in this world there so much hate.we can say nothing good anymore about no one right away they want to sue you..... people thing are starting to show everybody is changing there style. Wake up people it happing all ready look around

[@martiwaterman1437]

I've been binge watching these videos and notice that all the Idahoans shown on the program have been humble. Maybe it's a Idahoan characteristic.

[@jaineebhalodi2998]

It’s good to help people in need but getting in 4xxl size after eating such unhealthy stuff is gone be bed in future for them .whats wrong with them no veggies as fruits all garbage 🤮🤢

[@susanjenness2012]

How much money does sercect Santa have?

[@saito125]

The humblest being Secret Santa... giving away all this in complete anonymity. I can only imagine the joy he or she feels when a blessed family gets such a gift..

[@holylandfan3275]

These vids are killing me. Sniff, sniff. What a wonderful man or woman that is doing this. God bless you.

[@journeman77]

Me too friend. Me too.

[@haaste_mies]

Secret Santa is he.

[@jennifernunya909]

Same... but I can't stop watching. It feels so good to be reminded that there are actually still good people in this world...

[@dawntay96]

I know im crying all the time

[@holylandfan3275]

@Katherine Guthrie Aww, thanks. You too, stay safe.

[@fieryforce999]

Fell down the you tube rabbit hole straight into the feels....i live in ohio, not even in the state but this makes me so happy and humbled because even though food and rent is a struggle for me and I even been homeless, I can't even imagine some of these families struggles.

[@jenn_2281]

Who cut a bunch of onions?!? Both adults speechless and crying did me in. 😭

[@bertoa1587]

crazy how a guy i don't know helping families i don't know can make me feel so much joy

[@debbie3218]

You guys are true angels sent from heaven. God Bless you all. It's random acts of kindness, like this that really renews my faith in humanity.

[@nanmbsan]

i love how he goes alright 5 seconds.....and then waits like 5 seconds more before he actually counts the last 5 seconds haha. that was great to see

[@michaelverbakel7632]

This is one of my favorite Secret Santa videos but there is no way that just the family alone grabbed all that food in six shopping carts in less than five minutes

[@miriamlandau1207]

This is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you Secret Santa. You're a blessing to so many people who need help.

[@janeschiffler5347]

So glad they are all ok! Merry Christmas!

[@gustafgrei2573]

Imagine how many people like this are not. In Nation where people buy cars a million and boats for ten times of that. I am sorry to tell you but nothing is ok... I am very happy that it helps them out in this very moment but what is going to happen in 1-2 month when this is depleted? Who supports families after misfortunes like these?

[@patriciawickholm3617]

This family was shy but ended up with lots of great stuff!! Nate did great adding items!! Love these shows.

[@patrickungaro1447]

Patricia Wickholm they bought a bunch of junk food!

[@help3102]

@@patrickungaro1447 ok

[@wilfordmurray]

Thank God for good people like the "secret santa."

[@hangbechuilo9486]

May the good LORD KEEP BLESSING the SECRET SANTA and his TEAM.

[@brandialexxaa]

i love that he stopped even after the two minutes was up, and grabbed the family a couple more things (‘:

[@hagamapama]

He was counting very very loosely on that 2 minutes lol They got up and down half a dozen isles in "two minutes" they're either olympic walking champions or...

[@cristyluv1205]

They were moving extremely slow to only have two minutes

[@TheCaptainKim]

They're so shy and modest, bless them. Best of luck to them!

[@lorenzocarrillo]

Secret Santa! You are TRULY sent from the heavens!! May your gifts be multiplied tenfold. You have restored faith in many of us and you shall be rewarded by Our Heavenly Father. 🙏🙏🙏

[@hoosierladyus48]

You could tell from the Dad, that he was so humble, but didn't want to show his emotions. God Bless this family!

[@LupitaPeimbert]

We can all do little acts of kindness. Cook a little extra and bring it to someone on the street, give one of your jackets or one of your blankets to somebody and kind when you are giving it out.

[@christy76840]

There's something about seeing a grown man cry. You know when people see truly thankful, this made me cry. And it's hard to make that happen.

[@Ikgeloofhetniet]

I AM NOT CRYING. I have allergies...

[@N3Rd32]

I'm a grown man and cry just watching it.

[@eileenpritchard9154]

@@Ikgeloofhetniet Me TOO.

[@annemiegroenewald8132]

I love it when a man cries - they've got feelings too!

[@stellaprosen7758]

I cry too....Try to love God and live for HIM! This is Gods chans to You! Stay Blessed!

[@chonkerbonkers5496]

Just remember, you don't have to be rich to help others! It all starts with kindness!!! ❤❤❤

[@Arnuuld]

Bless all the secret Santa's!

[@cherieallen2539]

Tthey were soooo overwhelmed ...thank you Secret 🎅....❤️💕✝️🙏

[@nasirkhattak2705]

that's called the Humanity. no matter what religion you follow always respect and love others.

[@annetracey5838]

Amazingly there are still people who care 😊🙏

[@oralgal2002]

TISSUE!!!! Spread the love around God Bless the secret Santa .

[@RobertCWhiteLighttrust]

I pray that there is a secret Santa in every town across the world. This is therapeutic to watch love for a change.

[@tinaspears6769]

Ugh I’ve turned into an old sap I tell ya! It’s never felt good to cry til today! God Bless 🙏🏻💚🙏🏻

[@aanilbekwadkar]

There's no other reason why I want to be rich. I have started donating from past one year with whatever possible from my side. It gives me happiness & keeps me calm. Hopefully I'll be rich someday.

[@buddhikaj4011]

This channel deserves 1M subscribers by the next christmas.... Keep Up the good work.. Wishing all the idaho people and Americans Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.. from 'Sri Lanka' 🇱🇰

[@marycook1644]

Buddhika J Blessings to you for a beautiful Christmas ! Greetings from California. 🏰🌤⭐️🎅🏼

[@mariafulton1213]

Blessings and beautiful Christmas to you and your family!!! Greetings from Venezuela.

[@marycook1644]

Wow ! We are like the United Nations right here ! Great representing all ! God bless you and your family ! 🌎🌍🌏🌟

[@ianhilditch9593]

This Nate seems like a real good bloke.

[@dw-nb2zh]

I'm wondering if HE is the Secret Santa.

[@floridatomy4441]

God bless you secret Santa!!

[@jayde8417]

The husband is very humble. It's good they receiving all this.

[@danfrost3043]

That host is perfect for that job.

[@santamaria3592]

It really gets me completely undone when they cry. They really needed everything they got. Secret Santa you've taken care of their needs when they least expected. We all need to do our bit ( as much as we can afford to sacrifice and give) to cheer and bring joy and relief to hurting people - that's the true spirit of Christmas!

[@lynchpintm8928]

I've always been taught that grown men don't cry, but yeah... I cried.

[@bypassgirl]

Wonderful!!! You can tell the video is a few years old...full shelves and low prices. Doing good for others NEVER gets old.

[@annelizebuitendach7523]

Thank you Secret Santa. I have cried with them. Thank you!🙏🥰

[@sr.dabsalot7545]

Hay man I love these videos. You guys rock man . Thanks for the smiles man

[@micahreese982]

3 mans in 3 sentences, well done.

[@sr.dabsalot7545]

@@micahreese982 lol I seen that as I hit sent lol

[@tonser316]

Keep on dabbing brotha same here.

[@ripptoffrenoashley5150]

Don't forget the tears lol

[@sr.dabsalot7545]

@@ripptoffrenoashley5150 how did you know I was crying lol ..... I was

[@kittenwomen3426]

This was so nice of them giving them food to provide for their family after they just went through a car God bless them 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@RM-gn2nj]

They are so overwhelmed and deserving of this gift.

[@sarahblack1632]

Just got home from working in a retail store where the customers can be less than nice but this makes it ok now.

[@sarahblack1632]

Gerald Bergstrom I work at Big Lots and some people feel its ok to treat the workers like idiots. I smile through it all and I swear it irks some people! I went back to school late in life and Im hoping Ill be ok when I graduate. Merry Christmas my friend.

[@brendaseager7371]

Oh god I love this! When people are at their worst someone is ALWAYS there for them, thank you god for all the caring people in the world.

[@hounoku]

Someone isnt always gonna be there, many people had to be there for themself.Remember That

[@stevenshoemake2291]

I can't stop watching. God Bless America. We are all one.

[@bernardfriesen2906]

Those emotions from Dad tell you everything 😊

[@computerweenie]

This is what America is. People stepping up to help someone else in need and not standing around to take credit for it.

[@newearth8922]

Nat is amazing. He know what to say to cheer people up and look at the positive side of life. Good on you Nat! You have a wonderful job by the way.

[@gailthomas2631]

Everyone looks shocked. It must be so hard to wrap your brain around kindness. I can just imagine that car ride home 🥰🥰

[@bernardomunoz8721]

This is so beautiful, this is what we as human beings should always do.

[@darklordmenet]

lol!!! i love how the reporters were helping, grabbing large amounts of them, not just one but like 6!! lol great!!

[@dylanmeier2473]

God is amazing and real and this proves it! Stay safe and know that Jesus loves you!

[@pegasusgalaxy68]

not always

[@PInk77W1]

pegasusgalaxy68 Jesus said “Pick up your cross and follow me.” When all goes wrong, we are closer to Jesus

[@gurvirsingh4190]

That santa is a great guy.. God bless u man

[@verdellellis6111]

This family is precious and humbled Happy ending

[@koryjonathan2066]

I am spending Christmas alone...I've been spending my Christmas alone for 5 whole years now. I just wished I had someone hug me for a second. I've never been so lonely in my life

[@kimminer7341]

Here's a BIG hug from Minnesota to you!

[@koryjonathan2066]

@@kimminer7341 thanks...I'm still on the road squeezing every ounce of strength to just get a meal but knowing there's a hug out there for a homeless man like me from a stranger shows that I am still human in your eyes...and that means so much

[@annakiyarowe6445]

Virtual hugzzzxx.kory.. Happy 2020 n best wishes to you ..

[@coryhobbs5386]

Hugs from a-homeless bro from Alaska

[@emekaparam2211]

Hugs for you. 🤗 Happy New year. Wish you all the best for 2020!

[@tommyreusse3858]

Lmao i j ust love him. The way he grabs extra stuff for them, even after the timer was done.

[@sallycuenca8329]

I'm a disabled mother on dyalisis I'm homeless me and my husband my children are placed with family all I want is a place and a car my children back placed with us again and not worrying were the next meals coming so this kind of stuff is such a blessing y'all do cause ppl like me need thank y'all for helping ppl in Jesus name amen

[@timsts7014]

I love the kindness humanity can show America needs more people helping each other

[@marye3974]

I don't know how I came across this channel but these videos are incredible. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MsTrish627]

Praise God through Jesus for the heart of the Secret Santa!

[@IAmMomhousekeeperinhartfordct]

They are emotionally scarred. Thank you for helping them God is watching over them they all made it alive

[@wyatthaycock4372]

This is what the world needs

[@Motorman-dl1sc]

The Miracle of Jesus Christ protected that family that everyone survived . That is what Christmas is all about The birth of our savior Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas to all.

[@justmona9647]

What an awesome Secret Santa, whoever this was, they have the biggest, most compassionate heart for this family who's accident was devastating. To all the best 2020 for their family and to the Secret Santa whoever you are, you truly are the Spirit of Christmas personified✴️💕

[@joyous8248]

Got chills watching this .. angels watching over this beautiful family .. prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️God bless 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@186llewis]

Who put dislike? It's such a selfless and God thing to do!! Help other people!!

[@ThriftyCats]

I can't stop crying 😭 such a deserving family, I am so glad everyone is okay. Happy holidays ❤️

[@maxheadrum1102]

Secret Santa needs to give them a gym membership. And a card to Jenny Craig

[@therealhaemony]

Time: expired. Nate Eaton: Not on my watch. *grabs paper towels*

[@oliviawutam]

funny ? have a nice day.

[@caroljoan3792]

I love the moment the kids realize the impact of the gift.

[@sihatee999]

Making others happy makes us all happy

[@prince-tobey587]

Is it bad that all i can think about is the ice cream is melting while they give her the cheques. 😂

[@Brenda-qm4sy]

NOPE LOL LOL LOL JUST MEANS WE LOVE ICE CREAM RIGHT ? LOL LOL

[@tiarnan76]

same here haha - but then I was thinking they got so much its probably created its own super cooling effect in the bags

[@marycook1644]

Okay now I need to go eat my Haagen Daaz coffee ice cream bar and dry my happy tears! Merry Christmas blessings from California .

[@WangGolden]

No, no, not really. I was thinking the same as soon as they pick up the ice cream 😅

[@mgswing2471]

No, it's okay. That's what I'm thinking too🙃

[@NicSonC5zD0ntMa]

It made me cry.....You're the best secret santa!

[@benjaminchisolmjr7863]

Now this is the stuff i envisioned for America not that other crap that is going on in this country we need millions of these to happen this is what brings people to greatness.

[@NicSonC5zD0ntMa]

@@benjaminchisolmjr7863 that is true..☺😊

[@kellybeveridge8916]

Today is one of the worst days of my life October 25th every year. I find myself watching these videos and crying, but these are happy tears.. God bless this family

[@L_K81]

I can feel you! Wish you all the best! I´m from Germany.

[@kellybeveridge8916]

@@L_K81 you as well..❤

[@melissanelson2201]

She’s such a humble woman..