Local Emerald residents who are facing tough times will be able to benefit from the distribution of 200 donated food items thanks to the combined efforts of Emerald Rotary Club, Woolworths and the Emerald Community House.
President of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District Shalini Penny said the people of the Hills community have lived up to their reputation of helping those in need.
“Our community has banded together after fires and storms and throughout the pandemic,” she said.
“That same unwavering community spirit has come to the fore again with our Rotary club partnering with Emerald Woolworths and Emerald Community House to distribute food donated by members of the community to those in need.”
The food items will be distributed to people in the community through the Emerald Community House.
“Many of the food items were donated by shoppers who placed them into a dedicated Rotary trolley set up at the front of the store in the first week of November,” Mrs Penny said.
“Additional food items were also selected by our Rotary club with a $250 donation from Woolies.”
Mrs Penny also thanked the people of Emerald and Woolworths for their support and contribution to the initiative.
