Hilo charity event draws 190 volunteers

Photo by David Kurohara/Catholic Charities Hawaii A volunteer and two keiki take a photo after the Heroes and Helpers event at the Hilo Target on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by Jordan S. Naholowaa Murph/PUNA.io for Catholic Charities Hawaii A keiki smiles during the Heroes and Helpers event at the Hilo Target on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by David Kurohara/Catholic Charities Hawaii A family takes a photo with Hawaii police officers and two Santas at the Hilo Target for the Heroes and Helpers event on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by Jordan S. Naholowaa Murph/PUNA.io for Catholic Charities Hawaii A volunteer helps keiki look for the perfect toy during the Heroes and Helpers event at the Hilo Target on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by Jordan S. Naholowaa Murph/PUNA.io for Catholic Charities Hawaii Keiki react to toys while shopping during the Heroes and Helpers event at the Hilo Target on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by David Kurohara/Catholic Charities Hawaii About 190 volunteers gather in front of the Hilo Target for the Heroes and Helpers event on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Photo by Jordan S. Naholowaa Murph/PUNA.io for Catholic Charities Hawaii A volunteer takes a family shopping at the Hilo Target for the Heroes and Helpers event on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

In about an hour, 96 keiki found their perfect Christmas gifts during the third annual Heroes and Helpers event at the Hilo Target store early Saturday morning.