Mary Mac's benefits from birthday party

Mary Mac's Place has received a donation from local school girl Rozey Vanderveer.

Rozey asked for donations instead of gifts at her recent birthday party.

"Rozey's friends were very generous with their donation, not only with dry goods but items such as blankets, gloves and hats that are truly needed during this cold spell we are having," said Mary Mac's Place project officer Ms Christine Burge.

"Mary Mac's Place not only offers a hot midday meal seven days a week but we also offer referral and support to access others services to people who are doing it tough who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness."

Ms Burge said she had seen an increase in young families needing assistance, some who were in temporary emergency accommodation.

"The shortage and rising cost of accommodation has contributed," said Ms Burge.

"Mary Mac's Place is currently in need of volunteers.

"Volunteering at Mary Mac's Place is very rewarding.

"Our teams of 10 volunteers a day have a great time cooking up a storm.

"We also welcome donations such as dry goods, excess fruit that might be falling onto the ground from your orange tree and cash donations," said Ms Burge.

For information on how to help, phone Christine on 4341 0584.

Email, 1 Jul 2013

Christine Burge, Mary Mac's Place