NASHUA – Christmas is the season of giving, and no one takes that more seriously than the students and families of St. Christopher School.

For the fourth year in a row, the school recently gathered more than 160 decorated shoeboxes stuffed with small toys and gifts, personal necessities and clothing for the children served at Christmas by the Salvation Army.

Coordinated by the school’s Faith Outreach Committee, the shoebox drive is the major Christmas service project at the school, and a student and family favorite.

“Our families love being able to help other local families here in Nashua with this shoebox drive,” Principal Cynthia Clarke said. “It’s a great opportunity for everyone to experience the joy of giving at Christmas and to know that we are helping our friends and neighbors.”