From The Chaplain

A Massive Donation Drive! Your Generosity Does Not Go Unnoticed

I would like to acknowledge and send a huge thanks to all of those families and individuals that have contributed to our Monday morning meal initiative. We have over 100 names that have signed up to provide much needed meals to those in our city that are doing it tough and finding it hard to feed themselves and their dependants. When I go to deliver the food, I will often participate in handing it out and engaging with those that receive it. I can’t tell you how appreciative the recipients are when they see the variety and recognise that there are people out there that are thinking of them. For all of the organisations that I take food to, it also means that whilst clientele have come to receive the meals, they can also access other services too. As one struggling customer said to me recently “SCEGGS meals are the best!!”. 

Sadly, with the increase of people accessing welfare services in our city, there has been a rapid growth for other items as well. This means that a lot of places can’t keep up with the demand. We are starting our annual collection of “Hoodies, Trackies and Blankies” this week. Any size hoodie or tracksuit pants for any gender are accepted, as long as they are in new or good condition. There will be a basket outside the chapel for collection. 

I have placed a permanent basket in my office to have a continual collection of other items such as food and toiletries. I will announce from time to time through this newsletter and in Chapel the type of products needed and if you can help by donating that would be fantastic. At the moment, all toiletries are in low supply. Items such as soap, conditioner, shampoo and toothpaste are needed (there seems to be an abundance of toothbrushes for some reason??). Non perishable food items such as peanut butter, jams, vegemite, two minute noodles and anything else that doesn’t need too much preparation are also in short supply. This donation drive will continue into next term or for however long the need is there. Thank you in advance for your kindness. 

Rev. Garry Lee-Lindsay
School Chaplain