By Tate Papworth
A Sydenham mum is hoping to impart life lessons to the next generation.
On Sunday, Rian Aldim and a group of friends put together food and care packs for those in need.
“This all started with wanting to do something where I could include the kids,” she said.
“I contacted a few organisations to see if we could volunteer, but due to insurance circumstances that wasn’t able to happen. So I decided to do something independently.”
Ms Aldim posted her idea on social media and was overwhelmed with the response within just 24 hours.
“I thought, let’s try and feed 30 people, but with all the donations we received from the local butcher, chemist and grocer, we’re easily going to be able to feed over 100.”
The Soup Place in Flinders Lane helped distribute the packs.
Ms Aldim said it had been an eye-opening experience for more than 12 children who helped on the day.
“I think actually seeing how these things work is a lot different than just telling them.”
She is hoping the initiative will become an annual event.
