Get into the Christmas spirit this year with Open Door Community Care also known as Monbulk Care Network and donate some food or buy a gift for someone in need for the festive season.
Monbulk Care Network (MCN) is the welfare arm of Open Door Community Care (ODCCare). They are a not-for-profit community support organisation operating the Open Door Community Care Op Shop in Main Road, Open Door Food Pantry at 2 David Hill Road and the Community Playgroup which runs during school terms.
This year in particular, the welfare team has noticed an increase in the number of people seeking assistance due to rising living costs, with more families feeling the pinch than in previous years.
At this time of year, it is important that we do our part to ensure that everyone enjoys a special Christmas and feels loved. Open Door Community Care is once again creating Christmas Hampers and the Annual Wishing Tree Appeal, donations are very welcome.
Food hampers are assembled by volunteers. Locals can drop off non-perishable goods such as napkins, bonbons, plum puddings, chocolates and any Christmassy treats, to the Op Shop during trading hours for the hampers. They also have a Gifting tree at the shop awaiting donated Christmas presents.
ODCCare are once again partnering with the Bendigo Community Bank Monbulk and District for the annual Wishing Tree Christmas Present Appeal. The tree is trimmed and ready to receive donations. Just take a labelled tag from the tree, buy a gift for that age group, and place it under the tree. Adults can also receive presents from the Wishing Tree Appeal.
Over the Christmas period, don’t forget to pop into the Op Shop to check out the Christmas decorations, gift ideas and summer products for sale. The Op Shop will remain open on Friday 6 December for late night trading during Merry Monbulk Christmas.
Open Door Community Care are thankful for all their partnerships and support from the local community and the Monbulk Bendigo Bank for their support this Christmas with the Wishing Tree Christmas Present Appeal.
They wish you all a very happy, safe and blessed Christmas.
