Eumundi Voice - Issue 108, 12 December 2024

CHRISTMAS APPEALS

Christmas hamper drive

Locals are encouraged to support a hamper drive this festive season to help those less fortunate. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said his office is a dropoff location for donations of non-perishable items as part of the Urban Angels Christmas Hamper Appeal.

The drive is coordinated by Melanie Ottaway, who has been raising funds for local charities for several years. Dan Purdie said, “When Melanie asked for help to raise awareness for this Christmas hamper appeal, I was only too happy to help. She is always one of the first people to support our hard-working charities, and the Christmas hamper appeal is a great way for the wider community to get involved.”

Local charity Urban Angels provides nutritious meals for people in need. Nearly 200 volunteers deliver around 13,000 meals a month. Nonperishable items requested include canned soup, meals, salmon, tuna, fruit, nut trail mixes, snacks, tea, coffee, long-life milk, condiments, and spreads. Plum puddings are also welcome.

Dan Purdie’s office is located at 11 Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach. For more information or to volunteer visit: FB Urban Angels.

Sunny Christmas for Kids Appeal

SunnyKids is running its annual Christmas Gift Appeal for children who need a little joy in their lives at this time of year. The organisation supports families who are experiencing domestic and family violence and hardship.

A number of businesses across the Sunshine Coast have partnered with SunnyKids to act as collection points for toys or other gifts such as vouchers for cinemas, gift cards from sporting or other stores, board games or musical instruments. Ensure donated gifts are new, in original packaging and unwrapped so that SunnyKids can tailor the gifts to each child. Please do not donate toys linked to violence.

Noosa Civic has a collection point between Dusk and House Bed & Bath that will operate until 24 December, although donations are encouraged to be left before 13 December.

Coolum Surf Club collects toys until 16 December as does the ABC Sunshine Coast at 1/15 Carnaby Street in Maroochydore.

Noosa Mayor’s Christmas Appeal

The Noosa Mayor’s Christmas Appeal supports local charities to help Noosa families doing it tough at Christmas. The charities supported include the Salvation Army Noosa, St Vincent de Paul Noosa, Santa’s Classy Helpers, Youturn Youth Support and SunnyKids.

All donations are appreciated by 20 December. For wrapped gifts, please include a note indicating the appropriate age and gender. Drop-off points are the Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club, Council Offices in Tewantin and the Cooroy Library.