Published March 25. 2016 04:00PM
Members of the Carbon County Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Jim Thorpe on Wednesday morning to put together Easter baskets for needy families in Carbon County.
The baskets contain everything needed for an Easter feast, including a ham, vegetables, potatoes and even dessert. Included in the baskets were also goodies for children and stuffed toys.The AOH put together 10 baskets that were delivered to Catholic churches in Carbon County. Each of the churches then distribute them to a needy family in their parish.The organization also puts together baskets for Thanksgiving and gives out gift cards at Christmastime.
Chuck Thamarus, left, and Chip Burnett place toys in Easter baskets this week in Jim Thorpe. Each year the Carbon County Ancient Order of Hibernians donates 10 baskets to Catholic churches in the county to be distributed to needy families in the parishes. The baskets contain everything needed for an Easter feast, including a ham, vegetables, potatoes and even dessert. Also included were also goodies for children and stuffed toys. The organization also puts together baskets for Thanksgiving and gives out gift cards at Christmas. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS