Wyndham residents are once again being asked for their help and goodwill for this year’s Feed a Family Project.
Founded by former Wyndham Citizen of the Year Julie McDonald, the project involves the community giving food and amenities that will be put into hampers for those in need.
The hampers will be delivered via the Salvation Army ‘Christmas Cheer’ program in early December.
Currently, people can donate toiletry items, non perishable pantry items and drinks that don’t expire by March 2026, as well as toys for a separate drive.
Ms McDonald said no one deserves a Christmas without the bare essentials.
“I hate to imagine people being hungry, especially at a time when our bellies should be full of food and our hearts brimming with happiness,” she said.
“It’s time to spread the love and the joy and get behind those who really could do with a helping hand.”
Last year, the project was able to feed 50 families and the essence of the mission is as simple as loving thy neighbour.
“There are people who donate as they themselves have had to accept help from charitable organisations while growing up,” Ms McDonald said.
“In the past few years I have been overwhelmed with the generosity and kindness of our residents.”
While most gifts are well intended, there are some items that cannot be accepted such as cigarettes and alcohol, as well as drugs like painkillers and vitamins.
All donations can be left at Ray White Werribee.
Donations close 5 December.
