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Northern Rivers Community Gateway announcements

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Free community lunch

Community Gateway is hosting a regular community lunch the first Friday each month. All are welcome to come and connect, enjoy a free barbecue with vegetarian options, cakes, snacks and coffees. Produce generously donated by Brad’s Butchers and Southside Bakery.

Next lunch is Friday 1 November, 10:30am to 12pm at 76 Carrington Street Lismore. Call Community Gateway for more details 6621 7397.

Fresh bread and produce

If you’re living on a low income and struggling to put food on the table, get to Community Gateway this coming Tuesday 29 October after 11am to access their community pantry, with fresh bread, food and produce donated by SecondBite. 76 Carrington Street, Lismore.

Call 6621 7397 to check your eligibility.

Community support in Goonellabah

Residents can receive a range of free support services in Goonellabah, on Tuesday 5 November from 10am-4pm. Supports include energy bill assistance, chemist and retail vouchers, food boxes and access to a range of other support services. Bookings essential.

Call Community Gateway on 6621 7397 for more information and to check eligibility.

Mums & Bubs free inclusive playgroup

Community Gateway is hosting a free regular morning tea and inclusive playgroup, for children aged 0-3 years, their parents and carers. Wednesday 30 October, 9:30-11:30am in Goonellabah. Bookings are essential.

Call 0429 640 075 for more information and to reserve your place.

Adopt a family for Christmas

Christmas is only nine weeks away, and there are more families than ever in our communities that will be financially struggling through the holidays.

If you want to donate any presents, gifts or food to brighten up Christmas for a family in need this year, call Community Gateway on 6621 7397.

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