Mayor Matt Gould has opened the Mayor’s Giving Tree Christmas Appeal for 2024 to help support those in the Wollondilly community who are doing it tough, this Christmas and beyond.

The Mayor is encouraging residents to embrace the spirit of giving by donating unwrapped gifts for children between 0-12 years old, gift vouchers for teenagers 13-17 years old or non-perishable food items to help families in need. All gifts can be dropped at one of the designated delivery points.

Mayor Gould said, “I know many members of our community are still doing it tough this year due to cost of living pressures and uncertainty about world events.”

“In the true spirit of the holidays, I’d love to see everyone come together as a community to support each other, as we always do in the Wollondilly Shire.”

“As Christmas draws nearer I’m asking residents to lend a hand to those that need it most.”

“By donating a child’s gift, gift card or non-perishable food items, you can make a huge difference to children and families this Christmas.”

Donations can be made at the Council Administration Building or Children’s Services Building in Picton, the Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre, Community Links Wollondilly at Tahmoor, the Dilly Wanderer or the Mobile Library by 13 December.

The appeal is unable to accept used, second-hand or wrapped gifts.

Head to Council’s website to find out more https://www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au/home/whats-on/mayors-giving-tree-2024/