The Feed A Family project is returning to Wyndham this year in an effort to make sure everyone is able to celebrate the joy Christmas.
From October 1, Feed A Family is accepting donations of non-perishable foods, toiletries and toys. Goods must be new, unopened and within the best before date of February 2025.
Donations close on December 6.
The venture was started in 2022 by Julie McDonald who could not overlook people financially struggling, particularly during the festive season.
Feed A Family has become a passion for Ms McDonald, one which she shares with her sisters Pauline and Jenny.
She has been encouraged by the community’s support so far.
“I honestly didn’t think that it was really going to happen the way that it did- this year it’s just like tripled,” she said.
Boxes are created specifically for the needs of the recipient, be it singles, seniors, those with disabilities or families with children.
Sponsor Ray White Werribee, led by directors Michelle Chick and Robert Krnjeta, is right behind the project and will have a box in the office throughout October and November to accept donations.
No stranger to helping out those in need, Ms McDonald was named Wyndham’s citizen and volunteer of the year in 2016 for her prolific charity work.
Information and updates can be found at the ’Feed A Family’ Project group on Facebook.
Jaidyn Kennedy
