A LARGE donation of non-perishable food items was made by the Mount Gambier Prison community to support local people in need over Christmas.
Staff and prisoners continued an ongoing tradition of generously donating a variety of food items to ac.care, which was distributed to people seeking support over the festive period.
The donation formed part of a significant community effort to bring joy to people in need last month and ease the financial burden of the festive season through ac.care’s Christmas Cheer initiative.
Mount Gambier Prison resettlement and reintegration manager Allan Bridges said the collective effort aimed to make a significant difference in the lives of many local families, including families of people which the prison cares for, during the festive season.
“It is incredibly rewarding to give back to the community through such a worthy cause,” Mr Bridge said.
“Our staff and those in our care are proud to make a difference in the lives of local families, especially during the festive season.
“A big thank you to Amanda Neale and Anne Mulraney and all who supported this charitable effort again.”
ac.care Limestone Coast homelessness service regional manager Kelly McGuinness thanked the Mount Gambier Prison community for its donation, which has become an annual tradition through the leadership of local prison staff.
“We are grateful for these donations to distribute to people in need at Christmas, which help to fill their pantries and take away some of the pressures associated with the festive season,” Ms McGuinness said.
“The Limestone Coast community as a whole has dug deep to support local people in hardship during Christmas and ac.care was fortunate to be able to distribute these donations on behalf of the community.”
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