Hobsons Bay council is seeking to help disadvantaged residents and families across the municipality this Christmas through its annual Christmas hamper appeal.
Members of the Hobsons Bay community are encouraged to embrace the spirit of giving by donating non-perishable food items to the appeal which will then be packaged into Christmas hampers and distributed to local residents in need.
The Christmas hampers will be distributed throughout Hobsons Bay by the Laverton Community Integrated Services in partnership with the Hobsons Bay Crisis and Emergency Relief
Network and council.
Food donations to the appeal are being accepted now, with donation boxes located at various council and community sites around Hobsons Bay.
Donations can be made until Friday, December 13.
Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander urged local residents to make a donation before the deadline.
“Christmas is a special time, but it can be difficult for some in our community, especially during these financially challenging times,” Cr Kellander said.
“This appeal will hopefully provide some assistance to those who may be in need.”
Local charities and food relief services such as the Salvation Army and Foodbank have reported an increasing amount of people seeking their help ahead of Christmas, including many who had never previously sought help.
Cr Kellander said the amount of people struggling to make ends meet made it even more imperative that those with extra or surplus food, donate it.
“Embrace the community spirit to help those in need,” she said.
For more information about the 2024 Christmas hamper appeal, visit: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/hampers
