Making the Holidays Brighter for East Bay Kids
Some 380 local kids will get a bit of Christmas cheer this year, courtesy of the dedicated volunteers who organized the "Giving Tree' toy distribution at the East Bay Food Pantry.
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On Wednesday morning, Dec. 19, a small team of volunteers readied piles of gifts for distribution to local families and their children from the Franklin Court Community Center, above the East Bay Food Pantry Franklin Street in Bristol.
Kara Rocha, Lauren Martel, and Nicki Tyska — who led the effort among about 10 local businesses, and purchased some of the gifts for the drive — were making final preparations before opening the doors of the center at 11 am.
Dyan Vaughan, who alerted Bristol-Warren Patch to the event, explained that the trio "went above and beyond this year, taking care of many kids themselves."
Vaughan estimated that 380 local children will be receiving gifts through the efforts of Rocha, Martel, and Tyska.
Watch the accompanying video for more from yesterday's 'Giving Tree' distribution.
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Franklin Court Independent and Assisted Living
150 Franklin St, Bristol, RI (Entrance through brick arch on Wood St) -
East Bay Food Pantry Thrift Shop
150 Franklin St, Bristol, RI (entrance on Wood St.)
Carolyn
8:21 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
Way to go Deana! Your studio, La Vida Dance and Firness was jammed with a truckload of presents last week.
Anita Randall
12:06 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I am so grateful for the incredible work of Dyan, Kara, Laura, Nicki, and Ann in reaching out to all the businesses, groups, and individuals who donated over 1,000 gifts for 380 children in need. Christmas will be merrier for these East Bay Food Pantry client families because of the commitment of these caring women and the generosity of our community! Many thanks from EBFP!
Anita Randall, Executive Director
Dyan Vaughan
4:43 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2012
So many people helped with this enormous effort to make Christmas happy for 380 kids. Thank you to every person and business that helped out- every gift made a difference!