Pittsfield Christian Center Spreads Easter JoyBy Brittany Polito, iBerkshires Staff
04:53PM / Friday, April 07, 2023 | |
 Staff and volunteers get ready for Easter lunch at the Christian Center. |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Christian Center spread Easter joy to 100 children with goodie baskets in advance of the holiday.
The center was decked out in pastel on Friday for its annual Easter festivities. Financial Director Pat Masoero brought out her bunny costume, which was accessorized with an egg necklace, plaid suspenders, and a matching bow tie.
While the basket handout ran from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., people were lined up at the center’s door at 8:30.
"It really was a fun two hours," Masoero said.
About 55 were handed out in the morning and, at noon, the center hosted a lunch of mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, ham or fish, rolls, and cakes. During the meal, baskets were also available.
Food Director Karen Ryan said the extra baskets would be sent to the Berkshire Family YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club, meaning that they have distributed 100.
At the center, children were happily eating chocolate and other festive treats.
"We had a bunch of candy, we had chocolate bunnies, stuffed animals, eggs filled with jelly beans," Ryan said.
The Christian Center has been holding Easter activities for as long as the two can remember. Masoero has been with the organization for 25 years and Ryan for 13.
For Mother's Day, it will be holding a dinner and raffle.
The nonprofit has offered food, clothing, and access to necessary resources for those in need for more than 100 years. For more information visit, www.christiancenterpittsfield.org.
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