Students step up for charity

STUDENTS from a Langwarrin school have helped donate hundreds of care packages to people in need.

Year 9 students from Bayside Christian College have partnered with not-for-profit Bayside Bags to put together packages for people experiencing homelessness. The 60 students have helped donate more than 800 packages.

Blessing Bags is a not-for-profit organisation which supports people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Mornington Peninsula-based charity puts together and distributes hygiene packs featuring essential personal care items

Blessing Bags is volunteer-run, and has provided over 15,000 packages to those in need so far. For more information on the charity visit blessingbagsmelbourne.com

First published in the Frankston Times – July 9 2024