Seagulls Leagues Club last week launched an initiative intended to support local charities The Family Centre and Fred’s Place during lockdown by delivering over 200 meals to each venue to help with the current increase in need for assistance across the Tweed community.
The charities, who each regularly support upward of 30-50 vulnerable families, youths and homeless people per day, have seen an increase in demand for services due to the NSW lockdown orders as well as the QLD-mandated border closure.
Staff from Seagulls Leagues Club, which is currently closed under the NSW Health Order, have volunteered their time to prepare meals in the Lot Two kitchen and deliver them to the Tweed Heads-based services.
“Being able to help people in need has given me a purpose,” said Seagulls staff member, Kellie Mccrae.
“Life is fragile. If you can help and give support it gives you joy and hope.” Jo Blanchard from The Family Centre said,
“Due to current border restrictions our partnership with OzHarvest has been hindered with the delivery drivers not being able to cross the border for the weekly food box donations – so this amazing donation from Seagulls has been so timely and much appreciated.”
Fred’s Place face an extra obstacle with two of the three full-time staff living in QLD and unable at this time to cross the border, a challenge staff member Femke Romeijn hopes is temporary.
“We are grateful for any and all help at this point, and these meals will go a long way to helping feed our community.” Seagulls General Manager, Stuart Burrows, said, “We are so very lucky to have a team of staff that are committed to supporting those in our community that need it most, especially during this challenging time. We are proud of each and every one of them and thank them for giving their time without hesitation.”
During lockdown, meal deliveries will take place Monday, Wednesday & Friday between 10am and 1pm from Wednesday 1 September.
For more information visit www.seagullsclub.com.au
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