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Gifts from generous readers have started pouring into the Mahurangi Matters office to brighten Christmas for struggling local families.
Among the givers was Berris Spicer, of Warkworth, who had hoped to visit family in the UK this Christmas but was prevented by Covid restrictions. Unable to hand deliver presents to her five-year-old grandson, she instead deposited them under the Mahurangi Matters Christmas tree.
Mahurangi Matters is seeking gifts of toys that encourage outside play and creativity, and also vouchers that can be redeemed at local businesses. Gifts will be handed to Homebuilders and Women’s Centre Rodney for distribution to families needing some extra Christmas cheer.
Readers can also deliver non-perishable food items to support Warkworth Christian Foodlink’s Christmas Treat Box appeal.
In addition to regular food items, this year Foodlink is making up Christmas Treat Boxes to brighten things for families who have had an especially difficult year due to Covid.
Items sought include biscuits, chocolate, candy canes, chips, mince pies, coffee, tea, Milo, and tinned fruit salad.
The last day for donating gifts is December 16.
