Lawmakers and staff give Easter baskets to needy families

Rep. Sharon Har, Kapolei lawmaker, gives one of the ornately decorated baskets of goodies to Kate Bepko, IHS Public Relations and Volunteer Manager

The Women's Legislative Caucus lined up vibrant Easter baskets, containers and even backpacks filled with essential items for needy families at the chamber level turnaround of the Hawaii State Capitol. The items were be picked up by the Institute of Human Services (IHS).

Each year, the caucus holds an Easter Basket Project and puts out a call for Easter baskets or plastic storage containers filled with personal hygiene items, toiletries and non-perishable snacks to benefit clients of IHS. The Easter Basket Project was organized by Rep. Marilyn Lee's office.