Christmas Collection for our Farmers

Collecting food items to support farmers this Christmas

Collecting donations up until the 16th of December 2019

As part of our Christmas Appeal this year we are supporting the Southern Cross Vineyard Church to collect food items for Christmas hampers for farmers in drought and fire affected areas on the Mid North Coast. We are proud to support this wonderful cause and are collecting donations at The Place Charlestown Community Centre. The items needed are listed below and can be purchased from your local supermarket. One or two small donations could really make a difference to someone's Christmas. Please drop your donations to the collection box under our Christmas tree or to staff at reception by the 16th of December. We appreciate your generosity!

Christmas Wish List:

Cadburys Drinking Chocolate (400g)

Bottle of Maison

Large Jar of Jam

Box of Dilmah Tea (100 bags)

Pancake Shake

Moccona Coffee (200g jar)

Large Can of Tuna or Salmon

Goulburn Valley Fruit (1 kg Container)

Pkt of Arnotts Farmbake Cookies

Box of Water Biscuits

Box of Shortbread

2Lt Bottle of Juice

Christmas Serviettes (50 pkt)

Large pkt of Chips

Box of Fruit Mince Pies orChristmas Pudding

Kids Chocolate Christmas Stocking

*Please make sure all items are in date .

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