Thinking of others

Rodney Women’s Centre
Accepting gifts for children under 17 and for struggling mums. No toys requiring batteries and avoid second-hand goods. 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: December 19.

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 a 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 14.

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 are accepted all year round.