The Christmas Spirit has arrived in The Entrance, with residents donating food to help those less fortunate this festive season through a Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
Customers are encouraged to buy extra cans of food or non-perishable items and place them in the donation cage near Coles.
All donations will be distributed locally by the Salvation Army of Long Jetty.
Salvation Army of Long Jetty Major Andrew Humphries said: “In an average week the Salvation Army helps over 100,000 people across Australia, this figure increases significantly at Christmas time,” Humphries said.
Lakeside Shopping Centre Manager Sue Fowler said: “We are pleased to once again support the annual food drive.
“Donated food will be vital in assisting families who find themselves in challenging situations, especially since the recent NSW lockdowns have impacted so many families.
Centre Manager Sue Fowler
“We are proud of our local community at The Entrance, they always step up to lend a helping hand, and Lakeside Shopping Centre is thrilled to be a convenient collection point for donations,” Fowler said.
The Salvation Army will be collecting cans of food and non-perishable food until December 20 and place them in the donation cage near Coles.
More information can be found at lakesideshoppingcentre.com.au.
Source: Media release, Nov 30, 2021 Lakeside Shopping Centre