IN the lead up to Christmas last year, Chelsea residents Noah and Asha asked if they could help feed the homeless.
The children’s parents asked around but couldn’t find anywhere nearby on Christmas Day where the family of five could all be involved.
Although Noah and Asha enjoyed volunteering at a Christmas lunch in Cheltenham last year, this year mum and dad decided to set up something a little closer to home – The Chelsea Community Christmas Lunch.
Families, businesses, St Joseph’s Parish and primary school, Chelsea Community Church of Christ, Chelsea’s Uniting Church and St Vincent de Paul are pitching in to feed about 180 guests this year on Christmas Day.
“The idea is to create a place of belonging where people who don’t have anywhere to go or cannot afford a Christmas meal, can get together to enjoy a hot meal, dessert, music and most importantly community,” mum Vanessa Curry said.
“The lunch is about getting families together, encouraging a community spirit and reaching out to those who may be in need.”
Any donations or offers to help are always appreciated.
Email ChelseaCommunityXMASLunch@gmail.com or call the Chelsea Community of Christ on 9773 0301.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 16 November 2016