‘Tis the season to be jolly as Council begins accepting donations toward the annual Christmas Hamper Appeal.

People in a vulnerable position can often become isolated from their local community and feel helpless providing for themselves and family. Gifting them with a Christmas hamper is a thoughtful way to lift their spirits and help them embrace the festive season.

Mayor Tyson Golder said this is a fantastic opportunity for residents to spread Christmas joy across our region.

By giving a monetary donation, we can ensure those in our community, who struggle to make ends meet, have a merrier Christmas.

“Any donation will be greatly appreciated,” Cr Golder said.

Maranoa Regional Council requests your participation if you are in a position to contribute.

Simply choose the amount you are able to contribute.

Thank you for your support and have a Merry Christmas!

Other ways to donate:

Monetary donations can also be donated in person at any Council Customer Service or by cheque payable to Maranoa Regional Council (mail to: PO Box 620 Roma QLD 4455.

Non-perishable food donations can be delivered to any of the region’s Council Customer Service Centres or Libraries, Roma’s St Vincent de Paul Shop or Roma’s Salvation Army Store.

Non-perishable food donations include:

o Pasta and pasta sauce

o Rice and sauce (stir fry/meal base)

o Powdered mashed potatoes and gravy

o Christmas cakes/puddings

o Sweet biscuits

o Savoury crackers

o Long life custard

o Long life milk (UHT)

o Tinned vegetables (peas, corn, baked beans)

Council Customer Service Centres and Libraries are in Jackson, Yuleba, Wallumbilla, Roma, Injune, Surat, Mungallala and Mitchell.

Christmas hampers are available to eligible households within the Maranoa. These are households in need of support that are not currently receiving fortnightly COVID-19 supplement payments*. All nominations are requested to be submitted to Council’s Community Support Officer through recognized community organisations, local development officers or service providers and are submitted at their discretion. Direct nominations are not collected through Council Customer Service.

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Support Officer on 1300 007 662.