Vinnies angels provide Christmas joy, amid the cost of living crisis
Surging cost of living pressures means more families than ever struggled to put food on the table and presents under the Christmas tree last year.
Surging cost of living pressures means more families than ever struggled to put food on the table and presents under the Christmas tree last year.
But Anna and her children, who are enduring severe financial hardship and are battling to make ends meet, were able to enjoy some festive cheer thanks to Vinnies WA and our generous supporters.
More than 1300 toys, 2700 boxes of food for Christmas hampers, 116 hygiene kits and 103 backpacks to help children for the new school year were donated to Vinnies by schools, corporate partners and through IGA supermarkets supporting our Christmas Appeal.
Anna says Christmas celebrations have always meant a lot to her family, but after a tough year she could not have made it happen if not for the support of Vinnies’ volunteer, Grace, and her dedicated team.
“When I went in to see Grace, she did everything she could to make sure my kids would not miss out on experiencing some Christmas magic, which our household so desperately needed given what the year had been,” Anna says.
“My daughter is old enough now to understand that there is no way I could have afforded her the things under the tree, so I told her that it was Vinnies and the beautiful people that made it possible. She was in disbelief that such kindness existed.
“We are so grateful for Vinnies, Grace and her amazing team, the generous companies and members of the public that open up their hearts and donate so families like mine aren't, yet again, left behind in the dark.”
