PITTSTON — The Knitting Ministry of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston, has donated over 100 handmade scarves, hats and blankets for the seventh annual Christmas turkey, trimming and winter coat giveaway sponsored by the Greater Pittston Food Pantry.

The event will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16 for over 400 registered low income families from the Wyoming and Pittston communities.

To register and for food pantry information call 570-654-9923. For knitting information contact coordinator, Peggy Burke at 570-817-6974.

Members of the St. John’s Knitting Ministry donates handmade items to the seventh annual food and coat giveaway which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16 . From left, first row, Charlotte Para, Barbara Furey, Anita Panzitta, Corky Krupp, Luisa Bertoli. Second row, Rebecca Franco, Nancy Fusco, Marion Knapp, Fran Musto, Jean Ragantesi, Diane Molitoris, Irene Franco, Maryjane Tomasetti and Connie Lombardo. Absent from photo are Kathy Loftus Ostrowski and Brian Devine.
http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_KNITTING-MINISTRY1.jpg.optimal.jpgMembers of the St. John’s Knitting Ministry donates handmade items to the seventh annual food and coat giveaway which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 16 . From left, first row, Charlotte Para, Barbara Furey, Anita Panzitta, Corky Krupp, Luisa Bertoli. Second row, Rebecca Franco, Nancy Fusco, Marion Knapp, Fran Musto, Jean Ragantesi, Diane Molitoris, Irene Franco, Maryjane Tomasetti and Connie Lombardo. Absent from photo are Kathy Loftus Ostrowski and Brian Devine. Submitted photo

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