The Lake Area Easter Basket Project, also known as Baskets of Hope, will once more spread Easter joy to children in foster care and those facing economic hardship. As of last September, Georgia’s foster care system was serving approximately 11,000 children.
Inspired by Easter’s message of renewal and revitalized spirit, Baskets of Hope seeks to make a difference through a simple yet meaningful gesture: providing children in need with a special Easter basket filled with love. The project is funded primarily through individual donations and contributions from church and civic groups, and each year, the generosity of the community ensures that no child is forgotten.
Since its inception in 2020, this heartfelt initiative has delivered more than 2,300 Easter baskets to children across 12 Middle Georgia counties, bringing a sense of hope and celebration during the Easter season. Last year alone, the project distributed 791 baskets to children in need.
As Baskets of Hope embarks on its 2025 campaign, it invites the community to fill and donate Easter baskets. The goal is to serve children in Putnam, Greene, Baldwin, Morgan, Jasper, Jones, Newton, Rockdale, Hancock, Oconee, and Washington counties, offering them the joy and excitement of Easter.
For more information, email Baskets of Hope Project Coordinator Shannon Daniel at sldaniel31024@gmail.com.