The Uniting Wyndham Gifts For Families appeal is seeking donations of toys and gifts from the community.
Each year, the Werribee office of Uniting Vic.Tas supports disadvantaged families in Wyndham by providing Christmas presents for children and teenagers.
The Wyndham appeal co-ordinator Kate Nielsen said that due to the impact of COVID-19, more families than ever before were expected to seek emergency assistance this festive season.
“The impact of job losses and the extended lockdown has stretched many family budgets to breaking point,” Ms Nielsen said.
“Gifts For Families is one of the highlights of every year for us – and we’re determined that nobody will go without a gift this Christmas.”
Ms Nielsen said that last year, Uniting was able to provide 1000 Wyndham children with gifts.
“This year we’re hoping to help even more,” she said.
“For our volunteers, putting smiles on the faces of families and providing gifts to deserving children and young people is so rewarding.”
Ms Nielsen said individuals, groups, schools, families and workplaces were all invited to donate gifts to the appeal.
Donations of new and unwrapped gifts or gift cards for children aged up to 17 years old can be made at Uniting Wyndham, 19 Duncans Road, Werribee.
You can also buy a toy online and have it delivered to Uniting.
In addition, Uniting is looking for donations of non-perishable food to help families at Christmas.
Details: call 9051 2000 or visit www.unitingvictas.org.au/local-christmas/wyndham
