Local non-profit making Halloween baskets for those not trick or treating

The Arc of Northeast Mississippi is putting together baskets for Halloween for kids who are not able to trick or treat because of coronavirus.

Traditional halloween activities could lead to exposure of coronavirus.

One non-profit in tupelo has decided to do something less traditional for those who will be missing their traditions this year.

Wtva's chelsea brown spoke with the arc of northeast mississippi about what they are doing for halloween.

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Being sot ) here at the regional rehab center, the arc of northeast mississippi is creating halloween baskets.

I spoke with the director about why she is putting together these baskets.

Cheryl falzone- director or arc of northeast ms "they will be filled with games, candy, and these trinkets here."

Cheryl falzone director of the arc of northeast mississippi said it was a group effort for the idea of halloween baskets.

Falzone hopes the baskets will put a smile on someones face.

"depression is setting in people cannot get together."

Cassidy hooper the community navigator for the autisum now division for the arc of northeast ms says since the coronavirus has canceled many activies the baskets are a good idea.

Cassidy hooper- community navigator for autisum now division "people not being able to trick or treat and stuff like that."

Falzone is selling the baskets and spliting the money between the arc of northeast mississippi and the regional rehab center.

They are also raffling off a basket filled with 150 dollars of halloween goodies.

If you would like to puchase one of the baskets or a raffle ticket you can call or visit thier website.

"one of our cool solutions is a happy for halloween to make children and their parents a little happier."

Falzone says she will be putting baskets together until october 30th or until supplies last.

For more information on contacting arc, visit our website at wtva.com.