Locals can donate non-perishable food and household necessities to help community members who might be struggling throughout the Christmas period.
Brimbank council’s ‘giving tree’ program is delivered in partnership with local charities, businesses and community organisations, and runs from Monday 1 December until Friday 19 December.
Outgoing Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang said the ‘giving tree’ program is a practical way to make a difference and support people in need.
“…so the next time you’re shopping, please consider buying a few extra items,” Cr Dang said.
Council suggested a list of items that could be donated including: tinned and dry beans, rice, peanut butter and other nut butters, sandwich/toast spreads, cereals and rolled oats, canned fruits and vegetables, crackers and muesli bars, packet and canned soups, canned tuna in water, vegetable oil, tea and coffee, dishwashing liquid, washing powder and toilet paper.
Residents can drop off donations to the following Sunshine locations from Monday to Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm: Brimbank Community and Civic Centre (301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine), Helping Hands Mission (85-89 Hampshire Road, Sunshine), and Wednesday to Friday from 9.30am-3.30pm at The Salvation Army Sunshine (42 Devonshire Road, Sunshine).
In Sydenham, donations can be dropped off at the office of Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins (Shop 11, 28A Hume Drive, Sydenham) Monday to Friday from 9.15am-4.30pm, and Brimbank City Salvos (2A Roseleigh Boulevard, Sydenham) on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30am-12.30pm.
For more info and the full list of drop-off points, which also includes locations in Taylors Lakes, St Albans and Keilor Downs, visit shorturl.at/giVFR
