Many people across the region are doing it tough during the current COVID-19 crisis but one community group is hoping to help ease this struggle.
The Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance’s Pamper Care Project aims to provide those in need with items that could assist them through the pandemic.
Robyn Charlton, from the alliance, says the project is calling on the community to “dig deep” and contribute to the initiative.
“The project has been distributing pantry items and personal care products to disadvantaged community members since 2017, with the support of the Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre,” she says.
“Many people are not covered by government help packages, or circumstances have made them vulnerable during these anxious times.
“Our groups want to lend a helping hand. We are all in this together.”
There are various ways you can contribute, it calls for donations of supermarket vouchers, personal care items and pantry foods.
“Any help is appreciated but particularly supermarket vouchers or direct deposit donations,” Robyn says.
“Vouchers, pantry items and personal care products can be dropped off at the Woodrising Neighbourhood Centre, 80 Hayden Brook Road, Woodrising.
“Direct debit details and more information is available [on our website].
“There is a real need at present and we know Lake Macquarie residents will respond to help their community at this critical time.”
Go to the Sustainable Neighbourhoods Pamper Care Project webpage for more information.
