As summer begins to fade into the distance, with the ever-shortening daylight hinting winter’s nearing, it’s a good time to think about how you might be able to lend a helping hand ahead of, and during, the colder months.
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Registrations open on Monday for The Examiner and City Mission’s Mission Possible campaign.
This year, the campaign will begin earlier than last year – running for six weeks from March 26.
That will allow more time to collect food and items so that they are ready ahead of time, enabling us to help people as soon as winter hits.
As usual, businesses, schools and community groups are invited to act as drop-off points for donations.
Mission Possible is designed to drive donations from the community to City Mission services.
Donated items can include anything from food, to toiletries, to pet food.
Last year, there was an increase of 25 per cent in the number of people in the community who needed assistance from City Mission, and this year is expected to be no different.
In fact, this year, there appears to be increasing issues around housing, and City Mission chief executive Stephen Brown says the charity is expecting even more requests for food and other items during the winter months.
“We’re always after items that can be used personally by people, and also childcare products,” Mr Brown said.
Food donation suggestions include long-shelf items, cereal, packets of pasta and canned food.
The Examiner has a unique and proud role in the community.
Mission Possible, in partnership with City Mission, has allowed us to have a direct impact on the community by connecting those who can donate with those in need.
Northern Tasmania is incredibly generous when supporting appeals like Mission Possible, as well as The Examiner’s Winter Relief and Empty Stocking appeals.
More than 10,000 items were collected during the 2017 Mission Possible appeal.
The Examiner, along with City Mission, would love to see the community get behind this appeal again, and we’re encouraging schools, business and community groups to show their support.
To register, head to examiner.com.au.
