Consider donating to Mary Mac's, Tesch urges
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is asking residents to consider making donations of food and other items to Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy.
She said demand for hampers from Mary Mac's Place for families and individuals doing it tough was stronger than ever.
"Donations of everyday food and personal care staples - tinned meats and fish, small and family-sized shampoos, conditioners and soaps, and single-serving milks - are much-needed hamper items," she said.
"For many disadvantaged members of our community, the cupboards are almost bare.
"For some people in need, the food cupboards are entirely bare."
She said demand for food hampers had gone from 50 a week to 150 a week.
"Even some of the shelves in Mary Mac's own food pantry are also looking a little understocked.
"I encourage members of the community to drop off a bag of essential groceries to Mary Mac's.
"Even the simple act of donating some tinned fish could be a real help to a family making their kids' school sandwiches."
Mary Mac's provided social, community and friendship opportunities for men, women, families, young people, the elderly and the socially and economically disadvantaged, she said.
Donations can be made at 100 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, opposite St John The Baptist Catholic Church.
She said Mary Mac's provided many kinds of support for the homeless, transient and disadvantaged - from a daily hot meal to shower and laundry facilities, as well as health, podiatry and hairdressing services.
Volunteer Ms Pauline Lazarus said donations from the local community made a real difference.
"We are very fortunate to receive donations such as food and groceries from local supermarkets, as well as donations of services from all kinds of local businesses, community groups and sporting teams.
"Every bit counts so we encourage locals to put aside time to pop in to drop off some groceries to us."
Anyone interested in volunteering is invited to contact support worker Ms Sally Baker on 0428 122 136.
SOURCE:
Media release, 20 Feb 2024
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford