Homebuilders Warkworth, Womens Centre Rodney and the Warkworth Foodbank have once again been overwhelmed by the generosity of Mahurangi Matters readers.

Car-loads of toys, groceries, vouchers and other gifts are now being distributed to families across the district, following our annual Christmas Appeal.

All three services acknowledge that it has been a pretty tough year for many families and individuals, and the donated presents will be the difference between some families having and not having a celebration.

On behalf of the paper and the services, we say thank you. Pictured are Mahurangi Matters digital coordinator Alysha Paul helping Homebuilders coordinator Quentin Jukes load some of the presents.