Imagine Christmas morning without presents for your children or a festive meal on the table. Without help, that will be the reality for many on the coast in this terrible Covid-19 crisis year.
Noosa-Tewantin’s St Vincent de Paul’s annual Christmas hamper appeal is aimed at bringing joy to families in need.
The appeal is well under way but there’s still time to get on-board and make this Christmas season a great one for those doing it tough.
Last weekend 85 donated gifts were wrapped by some generous helpers in Noosaville and that is only the beginning.
Many gifts already have been donated by the students at St Teresa’s Noosaville and now it is the turn of the young ones at St Thomas More Sunshine Beach to collect goods for the hampers.
But it is not just up to the students. The Vinnies would like as many people in the community as possible to get involved and to donate goods for the Christmas hamper appeal. To date, more than half of the donated gifts have been for women. Gifts for men, including seniors, and children from teenagers to toddlers and babies – are desperately needed.
Some suggestions for suitable gifts include toiletries such as moisturisers, deodorants, hair products and shower gel. Cosmetics such as lip gloss or balm and nail polish. Mugs or cups, backpacks and handbags would also make great gifts. For the children sports equipment, balls, notebooks, cute pens, puzzles, toys, colouring books, socks and hats are some ideas.
And what’s Christmas Day without special treats for the table? Welcome donations could be soft drinks, candy canes, bonbons, chips, popcorn, custards, puddings, Christmas cakes and tinned ham.
To arrange collection of items for the Christmas hamper appeal phone Petra in Noosaville on 0490957265.
