Each year, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada collects Easter baskets for children who may not otherwise receive them. Through the help of generous donors, the organization will provide a minimum of 1,400 unique baskets to children served by Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent’s programs in Washoe County and across Northern Nevada. Baskets filled with age-appropriate toys and goodies for children will be distributed March 31, or April 1, 2023. Last year, more than 1,800 beautiful Easter baskets were distributed to families.
To assist with Operation Easter Basket, Catholic Charities is asking community members to donate pre-filled Easter baskets for children ranging in age from infants to 18 years old. Each basket should have a value of $20 and can be filled with toys, books, bubbles, coloring books, games, toiletries, gift cards, etc. Please do not include perishable items. The organization will be distributing gender specific baskets to the following age groups: infants to one year of age, 2-5, 6-9, 10-13, 14-18. Please secure all baskets with cellophane and label them with intended age and gender.
“We are so grateful for the community’s support for this opportunity to support our families,” said Lisa Ross, director of community outreach and engagement at Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada. “We are happy to accept donations of empty baskets, books, coloring books, toys, cellophane, and ribbon and our volunteers will assemble age-appropriate baskets for parents to pick-up.”
Donate baskets at the St. Vincent’s Thrift Store located at 500 East Fourth Street, Reno, or at the St. Vincent’s Super Thrift Store, 190 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Donations accepted for this event through March 24, 2023.
Additional ways to help: shop our Amazon Wishlist (https://a.co/2NalrfT), donate on our website at ccsnn.org, or send a check to CCNN, PO Box 5099, Reno, NV 89513, Attn: Operation Easter Basket. For additional information regarding Operation Easter Basket, please contact Lisa Ross at lzross@ccsnn.org or call (775) 322-7073 extension 235.
For more information on Operation Easter Basket 2023, visit our website.
For more information on Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, visit ccsnn.org
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, Established in 1941, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) is a Nevada-based, 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation operating human service programs including: St. Vincent’s Dining Room, St. Vincent’s Food Pantry, St. Vincent’s Resource Hub, Battle Born Housing Plus, Immigration Assistance and others. CCNN is committed to providing help and creating hope in our community. From infants to seniors, CCNN assists approximately 40,000 people per month in northern Nevada.
