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Support our Christmas Hamper appeal

Christmas is a time for giving, and when you donate financially to our Christmas Hampers, you’re maximising our ability to help families and individuals in need in our local community. 

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Christmas can be particularly difficult for those in our community experiencing financial hardship, social isolation or distress. But our Christmas Hampers, which have been generously donated, bring relief and joy.

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Give from the heart

Donations mean we can purchase gift cards from supermarkets, allowing recipients to choose what they’d like to purchase during this season and making the experience more personal.  

It may be something they've always had at their Christmas table but can't afford this year, or perhaps it's something special for their kids, a favourite food that lets them know it's Christmas time. 

This Christmas, make sure everyone can have something special at their table. 

Food items

Make Christmas special

When you think of Christmas, food and sharing time around the table quickly comes to mind. But when money is tight, and you're under pressure, it can make what's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year very difficult. 

By donating non-perishable food items to our Christmas Hampers, you can bring a little Christmas cheer to those in our community doing it tough. Please make sure all items are within the use-by/best-before date and don't contain any alcohol. Suggestions include: 

 

 

  • Festive shortbread, biscuits and other festive food items

  • Mixed nuts, chips, savoury biscuits

  • Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, fruit mince pies

  • Long-life custard

  • Assorted sweets or chocolates

  • Milo, hot chocolate, coffee, tea

  • Tinned ham

Support your way

Whether you show your support with Option 1 or Option 2, thank you for helping us bring hope and Christmas cheer to those who need it most.

Option 1:

Fill a Christmas Hamper
Collect an empty Christmas Hamper bag from our office, complete with a list of suggested items.
 
  1. Pick up a hamper bag from our office.
     
  2. Shop for the recommended items.
     
  3. Fill the hamper bag with your purchased goods.
     
  4. Return the completed hamper to our office by Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
     
Your generous contribution will help provide much-needed support and festive cheer to individuals and families experiencing hardship within our community.
 
Collection and drop-off location: 

Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney 
4 Park Avenue, Gordon NSW 2072

Option 2:

Donate and We'll Fill a Hamper for You
Prefer a simpler way to help?
 
Donate $50 for a single or $80 for a family, and we will purchase the items and fill a Christmas Hamper on your behalf.
 
Your donation will help provide essential food items and festive treats to individuals and families experiencing hardship in our community.
 
  • Quick and convenient 
     
  • Ensures every hamper is thoughtfully filled 
     
  • Makes a meaningful difference to someone in need this Christmas

Give the gift of kindness

Please leave all donations at the Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney Head Office in Gordon no later than Tuesday, 1 December 2026.

Collections can also be made by prior arrangement – please contact us if you have any queries about your donation or our Christmas Hampers.  

Thank you for your support. Together, we can make sure those in our community finding things difficult can still enjoy the Christmas spirit. 

Need support now?

If you’re looking for immediate help, our Crisis Supporters are available 24/7. 

Alternatively, if you’re seeking ongoing support, our services – including counselling – could be right for you. 

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