The Byron Community Centre says it is excited about launching its annual ‘adopt a family’ Christmas hamper appeal as the holidays approach.
The Centre’s Katie Love told The Echo it is ‘a heartwarming initiative dedicated to spreading joy and support to families in financial hardship across the Byron Shire. This program invites individuals and businesses to make a difference by providing custom hampers containing quality food, meaningful gifts and vouchers valued at $100 per family’.
She says families in need are identified through trusted partnerships with Fletcher Street Cottage and Liberation Larder.
To participate, contact the centre on 6685 6807 to be matched with a family in need. Then, prepare a festive hamper with non-perishable food, gifts and vouchers, valued at approximately $100, and drop it off at the centre’s reception on December 11 to ensure it reaches the families in time for the holidays.
Ms Love adds you can also help by donating to the ‘Be Kind’ Fletcher Street Cottage Christmas appeal at www.fletcherstreetcottage.com.au.
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