After the amazing success of their 2024 Christmas raffle, the Older Women’s Network (OWN), Deepwater, has had a bumper round of donations for local food pantries.
A spokesperson said the network was focused on addressing food insecurity in the community.
“Christmas is a very busy time for all the food pantries with an escalation in food insecurity especially for families struggling with the increases in rent/mortgage repayments, utilities and supermarket hikes for basic food staples,” the spokesperson said.
“We were so pleased to step up and assist Mary Mac’s Place, the Woy Woy Community Food Pantry run out of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Woy Woy and Community SOS next door to Meals on Wheels at the Yaringaa Building in the Peninsula Community Centre with $500 donations each to help restock their pantries after the onslaught of the Christmas period.
“We are so grateful to these organisations for the work they do in our community.”
Following a recent address by Jason Millers from Meals on Wheels who spoke to members at the November 2024 meeting, network members decided to enthusiastically contribute to their 365 program which provides their wonderful volunteers with money towards their petrol costs.
The volunteers drive across the Peninsula, Mangrove Mountain and other locations in the area.
The concept involves contributing just $1 a day towards petrol costs for each volunteer.
Their clients not only appreciate the nutritious meals but, also enjoy the company of the friendly volunteers.
The network’s donation to Meals on Wheels was $730, the second this financial year.
An Easter raffle will be held on April 9 and 10 at Deepwater Plaza.
The winners will be drawn by Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch on April 14.
Also in the planning is the Autumn/Winter fashion parade on Saturday, May 17, at the Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre.
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