Over 35 years ago…
…several members of the Easton community decided that people needed help around the holidays. They weren’t sure how to help, but they knew they could cook a good meal and invite anyone who needed it to join them.
And from these humble beginnings, Project Hope of Easton was born. Since then, we have grown year after year, offering food, gifts, groceries, and holiday joy to over 700 people per season.
Our Generous Sponsors
(2025 list)
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Capobianco Family Foundation
Dr. And Mrs. G Costacurta
Guardian
Highmark
Judy and Stanley Walker Family Foundation
Lehigh Valley Health Network/Jefferson
One Financial Services
Our Lady of Lebanon Church
Our Lady of Lebanon Sodality
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
St. Lukes University Health Network
Steve Sterner
WAWA
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Donald Rems and Mary Sacks
Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson
Rebecca Goldenberg and Hans Lauten
Richard and Jane Brooks
Ronca Construction
Susan Brooks
Susan Yee
Wegmans
Jennifer RupnickAlok Mishra
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Giant Store #6255
Weiss Market #169
Alexis Laliberte
Maureen Trego
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Ann Roth
Cops ‘n’ Kids
Easton Bakery
Easton Baking
Easton Police Department
Fadi Karam DDS, PLLC
Gerri and Dave Helms
Giant Foods
Jaskaran Singh
Jill Radwell
John and Jenny Calvert
John and Loretta Pilosi
Karen Conroy
Keystone Food Products
Lutzi’s Restaurant
Notre Dame High School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help
PA Foot and Ankle
Pat Fotopoulos (Hot Dog
Johnny’s)
Rutler Press
Sew Others May Be Warm
Sheila and Jeff Youst
ShopRite of Hunterdon
County
Simple Quilts @ New Creation, UCC
Toni Sterner
Meet Our board
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Judy met the family who started Project Hope of Easton out of their own home 25 years ago. As the event and the need grew, Judy joined them as a volunteer, initially collecting gifts and gently used winter clothing. A few years later, when the original family moved away, she saw how much the event meant to the community and decided to carry on the tradition. She, alongside some other longstanding volunteers, took over, establishing Project Hope as an official non-profit, organizing the board, and getting their first corporate sponsors. Now, decades later, she has continued to grow the organization, reliably serving Easton’s wider community for the holidays and beyond.
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Barbara is a dedicated mom and HR practitioner who’s passionate about people and purpose. She has been a board member for Project Hope for 2 years. She believes charity and compassion are at the heart of everything meaningful. When she’s not working or volunteering, she enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with family.
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Dr. Stanley Walker has been a doctor in Easton for over five decades. He first became involved with Project Hope of Easton because it was started by one of his patients who asked him to be one of their earliest sponsors. As the years went by, Stanley’s involvement grew, and he and his wife eventually became board members after the founders passed the baton, moving out of the area. He has been a sponsor and board member now for over 20 years, and Project Hope has become a staple of his efforts to support the Easton community that means so much to him.
In addition to practicing Internal Medicine and Primary Care, Stanley also teaches medicine, having established and built two residency programs, one in New Jersey and one in California.
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Eileen has been volunteering for the past 17 years on the Board of Project Hope.
“My husband and I wanted to teach our son to give to others at a young age, which is how I got involved with such a worthwhile organization. I am in charge of our “clothing boutique” collecting, organizing and providing new and gently used coats, new socks, handmade hats, gloves, scarves and blankets by local knitting groups. Project Hope allows me the giving spirit during the holidays.”
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Andrea is a lifelong Eastonian, and attended Cedar Crest College, studying Criminal Justice. She is currently a Coordinator and mother of 3 amazing children, and has served on the board of Project Hope of Easton for over three years. As a child, she attended Project Hope of Easton Christmas events herself, and always looks forward to providing that experience to the children of Easton’s community.
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Alesha has been a volunteer with Project Hope for 3 years and on the board for 1 year. She is a wife, mother to four busy children, and active member of her church, St. Jane's in Easton. She is the principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help k-8 elementary school. She is passionate about charitable work, her faith, and her family.
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Dr. Stanley Walker has been a doctor in Easton for over five decades. He first became involved with Project Hope of Easton because it was started by one of his patients who asked him to be one of their earliest sponsors. As the years went by, Stanley’s involvement grew, and he and his wife eventually became board members after the founders passed the baton, moving out of the area. He has been a sponsor and board member now for over 20 years, and Project Hope has become a staple of his efforts to support the Easton community that means so much to him.
In addition to practicing Internal Medicine and Primary Care, Stanley also teaches medicine, having established and built two residency programs, one in New Jersey and one in California.
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Lonnie has been a volunteer for Project Hope for over 15 years and a member of the board for Project Hope for 10 years. She began working with Project hope knitting scarves, gloves, and other winter items, and through that, became passionate about the organization and their mission.
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Jenny is a dedicated community member with a lifelong passion for helping others and giving back. A graduate from Empire Beauty School, Jenny worked at Sanderson Place in Scranton for 20 years. Jenny was deeply involved in local volunteer initiatives such as Santa’s Snippers and the St. Joe’s Festival, where she and her colleagues offered free haircuts to children in need and helped raise funds to support local families.
In 2012, Jenny moved to Easton, Pennsylvania, where she began working at Lutzi’s Restaurant. There, she continued to build strong relationships within the community, bringing the same kindness, dedication, and work ethic that have defined her career. As a member of the Board of Directors of Project Hope, Jenny is proud to support the mission with her compassionate spirit, strong work ethic, and a deep understanding of the importance of community engagement.
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John A. Calvert Jr. is a seasoned restaurateur and community leader with more than 40 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, John began his career with Aramark at the University of Scranton, where he served as Special Events Director from 1994 to 1999. In that role, he oversaw large-scale campus events and developed a strong foundation in food service management and guest experience.
At age 27, John purchased Lutzis Restaurant in Easton, where he has proudly served as owner and operator for the past 27 years. Under his leadership, Lutzis has become a local favorite known for its welcoming atmosphere, quality cuisine, and long-standing commitment to the Easton community.