2022 Operation Easter Basket | JustinRudd.com/easter

5200 E. The Toledo,Long Beach CA 90803

10 April, 2022

Description

This will be our 18th annual Operation Easter Basket. Our goal is to collect and distribute 2, 000 baskets. This will be our 18th annual Operation Easter Basket. Our goal is to collect and distribute 2,000 baskets this year to local agencies serving economically-disadvantaged boys and girls -- ages birth to 16. The Operation takes place April 10 at Bay Shore Church youth center, 5100 E. The Toledo @ Granada Ave., Belmont Shore, 90803.   Baskets should average about $20-$25 and contain small toys, school supplies (i.e. note pad, pens, pencils), art supplies (i.e. crayons, markers), full-size hygiene products (i.e. toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash), essential clothing items (i.e. socks, underwear), and some Easter candy (including full-size chocolate bars). Volunteers: Please arrive approx. 5 min. prior to your shift beginning.  We will have a volunteer captain start your 5-minute orientation on the hour, sharp.  Street parking is free, but pay attention to street sweeping times.Important: Please bring some items to go in the baskets.   WISH LIST:  24- or 36-count boxes of full-size popular candies (i.e. Reese's, Snickers, Milky Way, M&M's, Skittles, Charms Blow Pops, Tic Tacs); stuffed animals, baby bibs, feminine hygiene products for teens, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, kick balls, large bouncing balls, yoyos, puzzles, kids books; boxes of snack bars, protein bars and granola bars; hair combs/brushes for girls and boys, body spray for teens, yellow highlighters for teens. Socks for kids and infants. See the updated wish list at www.JustinRudd.com/easter OPERATION EASTER BASKET seeks to bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations right here in the Long Beach area through gift-filled Easter Baskets containing items such as:• school supplies, (notepads, pens, pencils• hygiene products, (hair brush, toothbrush, full-size toothbrushes, full-size body washes, and full-size shampoos)• art supplies (Crayons, coloring books, markers) • essential clothing items (socks, underwear)• and some Easter candy, including at least 2 full-size chocolate candy bars.NO GUNS: Please do not put toy guns or toy water guns/sprayers in baskets for this program. Event details: www.JustinRudd.com/easter