Help Fill a Christmas Hamper for Needy Local Families
Monday, 5 December 2011
Federal Member for Jagajaga, Jenny Macklin MP is once again appealing to our local community to help Diamond Valley Foodshare (DVF) in Bundoora fill their annual Christmas hampers for local needy families.
Every year, DVF produce free Christmas hampers for local families that are under financial stress.
To support the Appeal, Ms Macklin is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and gifts for younger and teenage children (listed overleaf), and is writing to all local schools and over 400 local community groups.
Donations received at Ms Macklin’s office will be sent to DVF.
Ms Macklin said Christmas time can be particularly stressful time for financially disadvantaged people in our community.
“Christmas can be a very tough time for families under financial stress,”
“DVF do incredible work every year to keep up with the huge demand placed on them for these Christmas hampers, but unfortunately there are families that miss out,”
“Last year, our community really got behind this Appeal and donated hundreds of food and toy items that helped produce many extra Christmas hampers for those less fortunate,”
“Everyone can help DVF come to the rescue of people in our own community and help even more families have a happy Christmas this year,”
“Items can simply be dropped off at my office at 149 Burgundy St, Heidelberg any time before Friday 16th December. I will be passing on all proceeds to DVF,”
“Any kind donation, however large or small, will make an enormous difference to someone who also deserves a happy Christmas.” Ms Macklin said.