A lot of kids, given a little spending money, would opt to buy new toys or electronics. But when Xavier Rodriguez, 10, of Manahawkin received $100 for his birthday this year, he wanted to use it to help others.

He already knew how good it feels to give because he had helped his grandmother Rose Farmer-Hartman go shopping before the holidays for their church’s holiday gift drive for families in need, Farmer-Hartman explained.

So Xavier decided the best use of his birthday money would be to give four Walmart gift cards, $25 each, to local families…