This Christmas, The Salvation Army is encouraging Tamworth locals to connect with their community – whether it is through participating in Christmas activities, giving a hand up to someone in need, or reaching out to the Salvos for help.
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Christmas is one of the hardest times of year for Australians doing it tough, but Tamworth Salvation Army officer Dean Clutterbuck said just a small contribution can make a big difference in “helping us to give hope where it’s needed most”.
“For just $29 you can provide food on the table and a present under the Christmas tree to help give hope to someone in need this Christmas,” Captain Clutterbuck said.
At Christmas, the Salvos will serve over 100,000 meals, distribute more than 500,000 gifts and toys and support more than 70,000 families in need.
- Tamworth Salvation Army officer Dean Clutterbuck
Research from The Salvation Army has revealed that 95 per cent of all households who access the Salvos emergency services are living in poverty, with 74 percent experiencing food insecurity and 67 percent reporting that food affordability is their greatest daily challenge.
“At Christmas, the Salvos will serve over 100,000 meals, distribute more than 500,000 gifts and toys and support more than 70,000 families in need. But we can only do this with the support of the Australian public,” Captain Clutterbuck said.
Christmas is the busiest time of year for the Salvos. Not only is The Salvation Army in Tamworth running its annual Christmas Cheer operation, to provide toys and food for those in need, it is also holding a Christmas lunch and preparing for a special Christmas Day service.
The Salvation Army is holding a free Christmas lunch at 11.15am, 20 December, at The Salvation Army Tamworth, 328 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, for people in the community who wish to connect with others. Bookings are essential on (02) 6762 3930 from 19 November.
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If you require assistance at Christmas with food and gifts please call (02) 6762 3930.
On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army is inviting the public to gather to celebrate the hope and joy of Christmas. The Christmas Day service will be held at 10am, Tamworth.
“Whether you are by yourself, or with friends and family, Christmas is a time that is best spent together. So join us, so we can share the true spirit of Christmas,” Captain Clutterbuck said.
- For more information about what The Salvation Army is doing at Christmas across the country go to salvos.org.au
- Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #givehope