Marines from Camp Pendleton stopped by Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange on Wednesday to pick up holiday gifts that will be delivered to military families.

This marks the 13th year that Providence St. Joseph Hospital has been working with the military families from the 1st Battalion 11th Marines stationed in Camp Pendleton. This holiday season, the hospital helped 11 military families.

As a token of appreciation, Providence St. Joseph Hospital was awarded a plaque on behalf of the United States Marine Corps 1st Battalion 11th Marines.

The plaque was presented for the hospital’s “continuous, faithful and devoted service to Marines, Sailors and families abroad Marine Corps Installations West Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.”