Holiday Baskets Program Archives

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Burbank Holiday Baskets Program gets major donation

Preparations are in full swing for the annual Holiday Baskets program, which provides gifts for low-income families with children in Burbank schools. The program got a huge boost from the Bob Hope Airport Holiday Charity Committee at the Burbank Coordinating Council December first meeting last Monday. Several members of the committee, Sherri Himelstein, Lucy Burghdorf, and Rachael Warecki, showed up to […]

Thursday, December 13, 2012

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 13, 2012

Burbank Holiday Basket Program needs money and volunteers

The Holiday Basket Program is kicking into high gear with deliveries planned for this Saturday. The program provides Christmas gifts and cheer for hundreds of Burbank families who would otherwise have a very grim or sparse holiday. Last year, over 500 families, including 1400 children, received a Holiday Basket filled with gifts and food. This past weekend, a citywide food […]

Friday, December 30, 2011

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 30, 2011

Holiday Highlights: Holiday Basket Program

More than 555 Burbank families are enjoying some holiday cheer, thanks to this year’s very successful Holiday Basket Program sponsored by the Burbank Coordinating Council. The deliveries, by volunteers, began officially on December 17 and were completed a few days ago. Four hundred of the families were adopted by local Churches, school PTAs, service organizations, studios, businesses, individuals, and city offices ..” according to […]