Greek Australian households in financial need will receive an Easter hamper thanks to a joint effort between the Greek Orthodox Parishes, St John’s Greek Orthodox College, Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College and the Greek Welfare Centre.
For over a decade the Greek Welfare Centre Victoria has taken a leading role in organising and coordinating an Easter and Christmas Food Hamper and Toy Appeal with the solid support of the Parish Network of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and the Greek Australian Community of Melbourne and Victoria.
The Greek Welfare Centre once again calls upon the community to demonstrate their kindness and contribute as much as they are able. Any non-perishable food items as well as toys, preferably new, are welcome.
The Greek Welfare Centre also encourages Greek Australian businesses to give generously to the Easter food and toy appeal.
Health and practical reasons restrict the collection to non-perishable food items.
These items may include; oil, pasta, rice, coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits, canned food (including vegetables, meats, hams etc), sauces, flour, spices, snacks etc. Before purchasing or dropping off such items to the collection points, please check the use-by dates and that there are no ruptures to the packaging.
If anyone is interested in volunteering or finding out more about the appeal can contact Edmond Kaderoglou at the Greek Welfare Centre on (03) 9486 6588.