Donations wanted for Christmas at Mary Macs

Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy is seeking community donations of Christmas food and party goods to bring their Christmas celebration together for those in need.

Mary Mac's Place provides support to homeless, transient and socially disadvantaged men, women and children, with a fresh lunch served on week days.

Last year, 150 people attended the Christmas lunch as many of these people had no-one to spend Christmas with or the income to do something special.

Mary Mac's Place project officer Ms Christine Burge said she would like the Christmas meal to stand out from the usual lunches.

"We are looking for donations to make the event stand out, so that it is a celebration," Ms Burge said.

Mary Mac's Place is specifically requesting donations of food or items usually associated with Christmas.

"Hams, barbeque chickens, salads, salad supplies, speciality sauces, puddings, Christmas cake and bon bons would be really appreciated and would make it a special celebration for those in need," Ms Burge said.

Small donations can be dropped off at Mary Mac's Place at 100 Blackwall Rd between 7am and 1pm up until Monday, December 16.

For perishable items or large donations, please contact Christine Burge on 0415 411 869 to organise delivery or pick-up.

Media release, 27 Nov 2013

Monica Wright, Mary Mac's Place