WARM THE HEARTS and fill the plates of those in need through our Winter Food Appeal
Wests Group Macarthur partners with Big Yellow Umbrella for the Hamper House Food Security Program this Winter. As the temperature drops, let’s come together to warm the hearts and fill the plates of those in need. Macarthur families are feeling the pinch from rising living costs, including higher interest rates, increased weekly rental payments, and growing grocery bills. As a result, Big Yellow Umbrella has seen a broader range of people seeking support in recent months. Kim Landouw from Big Yellow Umbrella shares, “The cost of living has meant local families cannot afford fresh fruit and vegetables and we are inundated with requests for support”.
The Hamper House food security is a significant contribution to the positive outcomes to improve food security. Wests and Big Yellow Umbrella are actively seeking donations of non-perishable pantry items (6-month shelf life) to be used in take-home hampers supporting the Big Yellow Umbrella Hamper House program. Food donation boxes will be available in reception areas of Wests League Club, Country Club Gledswood Hills, Lakeside Golf Club and Big Yellow Umbrella head office in Narellan. Members of Wests Group Macarthur and the community can contribute non-perishable pantry items until Monday, 30th June.
Daniel Perkiss, CEO of Wests Group Macarthur comments “At Wests, we strongly believe in empowering our community partners to deliver what is needed around the region, when people need it. Big Yellow Umbrella does an exceptional job of supporting both individuals and families within the local community. We are pleased to partner to support the Hamper House appeal.”
Big Yellow Umbrella is a non for profit that has been providing services to the community since 1987. years. Supporting strong and empowered communities, where people of all ages and backgrounds are supported to actively participate in community life, reducing isolation and disadvantage and improving overall quality of life.
West Group is committed to empowering the Macarthur community through social support, education, and donations. We adopt tailored strategies to ensure the diverse needs of individuals, families, and groups are met.
For more information on our community support initiatives, please visit www.westslc.com.au/community
Thank you, Community Team, Wests Group Macarthur
