A Little bit of Kindness Goes a Long Way

Donations Welcomed for our Kindness Cupboard 

It’s been another challenging year and many in our community are doing it tough. Our Kindness Cupboard is a positive service we’re really proud to offer for our community, however the demand for food support is particularly high at the moment. As our cupboard is being used more and more we welcome non-perishable donations and truly appreciate your support. 

Thank you to everyone who has donated, your act of kindness can make someone’s day and have a big impact for those who are struggling.

Please remember that the cupboard is here at The Place for the whole community and that includes YOU. We thank you for your donations but if you need a helping hand, please use our cupboard and take what you need. 

If you’re able to make a donation the items below are the most useful:

* Long life milk
* Tea & Coffee
* Cereal
* Microwave rice & pasta
* 2 minute noodles (in a cup preferrable)
* Canned meals, meats and soups (ring pull cans please - i.e. tuna, baked beans, spaghetti) 

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