“I would like to thank everyone for their involvement over the past three months with our annual hamper program, donating and providing support that enabled an outstanding 96 food hampers to be distributed within our communities,” Roz said.
There was a terrific response to the annual Corowa IGA Giving Tree sponsored by Corowa Rotary and a Rutherglen IGA Giving Tree was equally well supported by customers with donated goods. The Corowa St Mary’s Parish added to the food collection through the Church Giving Tree.
Uncle Toby’s continued their annual support, arranging with conference members to collect pallets stacked with cereal cartons and food-bar packs.
The Revamp Op Shop and Craft run by St Andrews Presbyterian Church, donated another substantial amount for hamper items.
The Corowa Lions Club supplied delicious Christmas cakes, with an additional ten generous hampers prepared by Lions’ members to complement the 86 packed by the Vinnies Conference team.
Local and district youth demonstrated that sharing with those in need is a basic part of our education program and culture.
“We thank the teachers, parents and children of St Mary’s Primary, the Corowa High School, together with the Corowa and Corowa South Public Schools for their magnificent collections of non-perishable items that helped stock the Christmas hampers, and a special thanks to Alan & Wendy Robb, Corowa Pump Shop for their very generous support,” Roz said.
Many other individuals, who wish to remain anonymous provided cash donations directed to food purchases, and Jan McKechnie baked special gingerbread biscuits as extra hamper delicacies.
The Vinnies Centre and conference volunteers are very thankful and proud to be working within such generous communities, that are so willing to help those needing a helping hand.
“This is an achievement to be proud of, and only possible through the generous contributions of so many.
”Thank you one and all for your support,” Roz concluded.
