Blue bin appeal in lead up to Christmas

This Christmas, many families on the Central Coast will be facing tough times.

Central Coast Kids in Need has launched its blue bin appeal as an important way for the community to provide support during next week’s school holidays in the lead up to the festive season.

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 the 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,” he said.

“The blue bin is a great way to support those families who might need a little extra help at this time of year.

“People right across the Central Coast continue to show incredible generosity.

“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.”

Central Coast Kids in Need Secretary Lorraine Churchill said donated items would be used in special gift bags put together for single mums and nans.

“(We need) things like body wash, body lotion, candles, hairbrushes, shampoo and conditioner, hand cream, perfume,” she said.

“Anything to make them feel a bit special.

“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.”

The initiative is a simple yet powerful way for the community to come together and support local families facing hardship these holidays.

A blue bin is located at Adam Crouch’s office in Fountain Plaza, Erina.