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Help Kids In Riverview Through Lighthouse Toy Drive

Lighthouse Gospel Mission in Riverview is giving the community an opportunity to help kids in need this holiday season with a toy drive.

BLOOMINGDALE — RIVERVIEW, FL — Help families who are having difficult times this holiday season by giving a gift at the holiday toy drive hosted by Lighthouse Gospel Mission.

The toy drive is scheduled Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7211 S 78th St, Riverview.

Gifts will be given to kids at the organization's Christmas of Hope event at 6 p.m. A hot meal and a food basket will also be provided to those who have registered. For more information, visit its website.

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