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Gifts have already started trickling in to Women’s Centre Rodney to help local families experiencing hardship this Christmas.
Women’s Centre coordinator Bridget Farmiloe says gifts for children under the age of 17 are much appreciated.
Suitable gifts could include games, sports equipment, art supplies, educational toys, clothing, beach gear, sunscreen, books, non-perishable food, and vouchers.
The centre discourages toys requiring batteries, because of ongoing running costs, and also likes to avoid second-hand goods.
Bridget says in addition the centre is eager to accept gifts for mum such as toiletries, towels, cosmetics and perfumes.
“A lot of women sacrifice everything for their children at Christmas so it’s nice for them to have a little bit of Christmas cheer as well,” she says.
Donated items can be left under the tree at the Mahurangi Matters office or delivered directly to the Women’s Centre, 10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth, between 9am and 2.30pm.
Deadline for gifts is Wednesday, December 19.
Other ways to give
Warkworth Christian Foodlink
Seeking food for families facing hard times. Donations of tinned soups, tinned fruit, Christmas cake and mince pies can be dropped under the Christmas tree at the Mahurangi Matters office or at Mahurangi Presbyterian Church. For full list of needed food items email: reception@mahu.org.nz. Deadline: December 19.
Women’s Refuge
Seeking new toys for children and gifts for women. If gift-wrapped please label with appropriate age and gender (nothing that requires batteries please). Leave gifts at Harcourts, 21 Queen Street, Warkworth. Deadline: December 20.
Homebuilders
Seeking new or excellent condition gifts for children, especially items that encourage exercise or creativity. Leave gifts at Homebuilders, 5 Hexham Street, Warkworth. Deadline: December 19.
Coast to Coast Healthcare
Works alongside the Hauroa Trust to strengthen families. Seeking new gifts for children, especially older children and teenagers. If gift-wrapped please label with appropriate age and gender. Also receives gifts of food. Leave gifts at any Coast to Coast Medical Centre. Gifts accepted all year round.
