This Christmas, many families on the Central Coast are facing tough times, and Central Coast Kids in Need have created the blue bin appeal as an important way for the community to come together and provide support in these coming holidays.
Donations of essential and thoughtful items will be collected from these bins to create special gift bags for single mums, teenage girls, and nans who often go without presents during the festive season.
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch has enthusiastically endorsed this appeal, highlighting the essential support it provides and urges the community to contribute what they can.
“This Christmas, we know there are so many families doing it tough on the Coast. The blue bin is a great way to support those families who might need a little extra help at this time of year,” Mr. Crouch said.
“People right across the Central Coast continue to show incredible generosity, and with your help, Central Coast Kids in Need can keep making a real difference during the holidays. It’s a powerful reminder of how important it is to give what we can to support those in need across our community.”
Lorraine Churchill, Secretary of the Central Coast Kids in Need explained the importance of the appeal and outlined what kind of donations are needed.
“The kinds of items we’re asking people to donate into the blue bin are for special gift bags we put together for single mums and nans. Things like body wash, body lotion, candles, hairbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, hand cream, perfume. Anything to make them feel a bit special,” said Mrs. Churchill.
“These mums and nans often don’t have anybody to buy presents for them, so we try to make it as special as possible. And to everybody who donates, thank you in advance.”
This initiative is a simple yet powerful way for the community to come together and support local families facing hardship these holidays.
By donating everyday essentials and thoughtful gifts to the blue bins, with one located at Adam Crouch’s office in Fountain Plaza, residents can help bring dignity, warmth, and a little extra joy to those who need it most this Christmas.