KEEPING the Christmas spirit alive for kids from disadvantaged families is an ongoing joy for local businessman Andrew MacLeod and his team from MacLeod’s Furniture and Beds R Us. “A couple of years ago when Covid hit us I was made aware of the challenging conditions the local members of St Vincent de Paul were faced with the creation of their Christmas hampers. The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW says support is needed more than ever to help struggling Australian families, including many who have previously never needed assistance. “Thousands of families are experiencing immense hardship and stress in Australia and this has continued since Covid and has been exacerbated by inflationary pressures. “For many that pain is only going to intensify at Christmas,” said Leon Walsh from St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.

Source: The Local December 22, 2022 23:23 UTC