Masons donate to Catholic charity
Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy has received a $9290 donation from Lodge Morning Star Freemasons for the purchase of a new stove recently.
The donation was made by the Gosford Freemasons, with the help of Karagi Court, at a special presentation on September 16.
Mary Mac's project coordinator Ms Robyn Schacht said the hardworking volunteers of Mary Mac's Place were in great appreciation of the donation.
"Mary Mac's volunteers gave a hearty round of applause for Bill Richards and Noel Higgs in appreciation of the Freemasons funding of our new commercial stove," Ms Schacht said.
"Previously, our volunteers have been struggling to prepare between 80 to 90 meals each weekday on our ailing domestic stove, which was purchased in 2004 when the average meals required were less than 40 per day.
"The new, larger cook-top means that commercial size cooking pots can now be used with safety.
"The new stove will be a huge boon to safety and efficiency in our kitchen, and we are most grateful to Lodge Morning Star and Karagi Court for their generous donation."
Lodge Morning Star representative Mr Bill Richards said Mary Mac's Place was an amazing charity that assisted a growing number of disadvantaged people.
"It is hoped that a new stove will help to make things just that little bit easier," Mr Richards said.
"Lodge Morning Star will continue to assist local community organisations and charities in need of support."
Press release, 16 Sep 2009
Robyn Schacht, Mary Mac's Place
Bill Richards, Lodge Morning Star