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Thank you to all the generous readers who have been piling presents under the Mahurangi Matters Christmas tree, at 17 Neville Street, Warkworth. The appeal is a joint initiative of Mahurangi Matters, Homebuilders, Women’s Centre Rodney and Warkworth Christian Foodlink. The Women’s Centre has already collected one car-load of gifts, which volunteers are distributing to very grateful parents. Many of these families would have had to forego Christmas without your support.
Centre manager Jo Nicholson says the need this year is greater than ever. “We’re seeing people who have never asked for help before,” she says. “You can tell many small business owners are doing it tough.”
We will continue to accept gifts and food up until December 13, weekdays between 9am to 4.30pm. Local vouchers that support local businesses are particularly welcome, as well as family games, sports equipment that encourages outdoor activities, toys but preferably not toys that require batteries, arts and crafts supplies, and personal products such as soaps and perfume. Festive food, as well as basic supplies, is also appreciated.
