GIFTS for families doing it tough this Christmas can be donated at The Giving Tree at Frankston Library.
The Giving Tree program is run by Frankston Life Community together with Frankston Council. Gifts left under the tree will be handed out at the Frankston Life Community Christmas Lunch for disadvantaged families and individuals.
Frankston Life Community CEO Pastor Mark Whitby said “for many in our community Christmas isn’t a happy time.”
“The joy of giving, the joy of receiving, and especially the joy of sharing is what being part of a community is all about.
“The Frankston Life Community Christmas lunches are especially meaningful to the many volunteers who give their time on the day. It is an opportunity to serve members of our community who are often overlooked by the general population.”
Frankston mayor Kris Bolam said “extending your gift giving and celebrations to those less fortunate is an awesome feeling and in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people than ever are doing it tough and need our support.”
“I encourage everyone to consider adding a little something extra to your shopping list so that your generous contribution can go straight to supporting our local community.”
The 2020 Community Christmas Lunch is planned as an outdoor event at Frankston Park to uphold COVID-safe practices. For more information visit frankston.life/community/christmas-lunch/
Donated gifts must be unwrapped and valued at $20 or less. Donations can be made until 21 December.
The giving tree is at Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street.
