The Carbon County Friends of Animals is currently planning three fundraisers. The group operates the cat shelter, located at 77 W. 13th St., Jim Thorpe.

Basket raffle

CCFOA is currently preparing for its three-day basket raffle, to be held April 29, 30 and May 1 at the Orioles Community Center, 475 Orioles Drive, Lehighton.

There will be a large raffle and a special raffle with higher priced items.

Food and other items will be for sale as well.

Doors for the event will be open Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are not being sold in advance.

The organization asks that you follow CDC guidelines for masking and social distancing during the event.

The group is also collecting donations for this raffle. Any donation, whether it is a raffle item or monetary to defray the cost of food, may be dropped of at the shelter by April 1.

For more information contact: Kimmy at ktweet@ptd.net or call CCFOA at 570-325-9400

Follow CCFOA’s Facebook page or website, ccfoa.info, for more details and updates.

Turkey and beef dinners

CCFOA is currently selling Turkey and Beef Dinner tickets for a drive-through event on May 15 at the shelter.

The event is advance ticket purchases only.

The meal will be provided by A&C Catering. Platters include mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, coleslaw and a roll. The cost is $11 per dinner.

Pickup is at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the shelter.

Free delivery is available if advance arrangements are made.

For more information, contact Kimmy at ktweet@ptd.net or Dana at dunbardana99@yahoo.com.

If you would like to sponsor a meal for the elderly that are in need or homeless veterans, please contact Kimmy.

You can also purchase pre-order tickets at the following locations: Carbon County Friends of Animals, Deezine Flower Shop (Jim Thorpe), Deet’s Cuts & Curls (Lehighton), and Country Clippers Pet Grooming (Palmerton).

Easter fundraiser

The center is also taking orders for Leiby’s pies for Easter.

Orders and payment are due by April 2 with delivery taking place on April 13. Checks should be made payable to CCFOA.

If you are interested in purchasing a pie, call the shelter at 570-325-9400 for more information and to place your order or reach out to any CCFOA volunteer.