Food For Families Annual Appeal 2016
We’re collecting food for families in need this Christmas!
Highview has signed up to collect non-perishable food for families in crisis in the lead-up to the festive season.
We’re doing it as part of Wesley Mission Victoria’s Food for Families appeal, which helps families who are struggling with the basic cost of living by providing nutritious food and household essentials, at Christmas time and all throughout the year.
We’re calling on all staff, clients & friends of Highview to donate non-perishable food and household essentials, which will go directly towards families in need this festive season. Whether it’s a single can of food, or a whole bag of groceries, your donation will help a local family to put food on the table this Christmas and all throughout 2017.
Our donation box is located at our Cranbourne Office Reception (190 Sladen Street). Please drop your donations in the box anytime up until Thursday 15th December, after which it will be collected. If you have any questions, get in touch with our Food for Families champion, Highview’s Practice Manager Roz Wood.
Wesley is encouraging people to consider donating items that are most in need by families and people experiencing homelessness. These include pasta and pasta sauces, ready-to-eat meals, baby food, breakfast cereal and essential toiletries. A full list is available here.
Highview thanks you for your support!
About Food for Families:
This year, Wesley Mission Victoria is celebrating the 25th year of its annual Food for Families appeal. The non-perishable food and household essentials collected mean that families and individuals experiencing crisis and homelessness can put a meal on the table at Christmas time and all throughout the year. Last year, thanks to the generosity of the Victorian community, nearly 50 tonnes of food and household essentials was collected. This has meant that more than 250 families and individuals every week have received an important helping hand during times of great need and stress.