Seasonal & Holidays

Southington Seeks Easter Candy Donations

The Southington Community Services Department is making Easter baskets for children in need and it's asking for the public's help to do so.

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It's that time of year and Southington Community Services is hoping the community has some extra chocolate bunnies for local children in need. The department is making Easter baskets to distribute and it is asking for the public's help.
It's that time of year and Southington Community Services is hoping the community has some extra chocolate bunnies for local children in need. The department is making Easter baskets to distribute and it is asking for the public's help. (Courtesy of Rick Uldricks)

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Easter is relatively early this year, with the holiday being on Sunday, March 31.

This explains why the Southington Community Services Department has put the call out for Easter candy donations to put into Easter baskets for local children in need.

The department Thursday put out a request to the community to donate various types of Easter treats, which are already for sale at local stores/pharmacies.

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They will accept the usual selection of Easter favorites, from jelly beans to chocolate bunnies to those beloved marshmallow Peeps.

"We are currently seeking donations of Easter Candy to fill Easter baskets that we will be delivering to Southington Children at the end of March," wrote Southington Community Services.

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Donations can be dropped off at the department's office at 91 Norton St., Plantsville.

For more information, call Southington Community Services at 860-628-3761 or visit this link.

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