There was a definite ebb and flow of incoming supplies. Art and school supplies, and small toys, went quickly to help fill the baskets. Just after noon, the room erupted in applause at the announcement that Operation Easter Basket had reached its goal of 1,600 baskets.
But according to Operation Easter Basket’s Facebook page, people weren’t finished giving yet. The board below shows the community organizations which donated on the left, and the ones to whom Easter baskets had been promised on the right.
At 4:00 this afternoon, Operation Easter Basket had celebrated its tenth anniversary by gathering 2,200 baskets to donate–500 more than its “dream” goal.
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, Operation Easter Basket–and a very Happy Easter!