Festival trees donated to those in need

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WJAC) — The Festival of Trees concluded this weekend, but that doesn't mean the fun stopped there.

If sponsors didn't wish to keep their tree, they had the option to donate it.

Those trees were then dropped off at Bellefonte’s Faith Center Monday for families in need.

The trees came with all the decorations that went into them, and it was first come, first served for people to pick them up.

It was the final step for Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology students who began prepping for the Festival of Trees last Tuesday.

The intention behind this is to make life a little easier for those who may not be able to afford all the expenses that go into having a Christmas tree.

"To see the enjoyment of people who may not be able to afford a tree or the decorations or anything else to come down, pick one up and it's, you know, Christmas in a box, basically," said Joe Luther. “Everything's taken care of and done."

This is the second year that the trees have been dropped off at the faith center, and Luther said one of the most rewarding parts of the event, is showing the students and everyone involved the impact that giving back really has on the community.

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