The Rotary Club of Cranbourne and Cranbourne Inner Wheel has donated 27 hampers to Community Information and Support Cranbourne (CISC) to support its cause.
Local Doreen Rogers also made and donated toy bags which both clubs filled with gifts.
CISC executive officer Leanne Petrides received the donation on behalf of the centre.
Rotary Club president Gerard Sadler said the donation acknowledged the great work that Leanne and her team did for the community.
“We want to help families doing it tough so they can still enjoy Christmas,” he said.
Ms Petrides was excited and relieved to receive the Christmas hampers.
“This will certainly make a difference with local families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis and will help them to give their children a normal Christmas,” she said.
“Forty families a day are coming in for food but the major factor is all about increased rents and mortgage payments.
“These payments now represent 60 to 70 per cent of their total income.”
Rotarians also work throughout the year to raise funds to help local communities, especially disadvantaged children. Funds are sourced through the local businesses through fundraising events.
Listed as a branch under an international service organisation, Cranbourne Rotary works throughout the year to raise funds to help local communities, especially disadvantaged children in need of financial support.
Long-time members Peter Scollo and Cathy Scollo are going to Cambodia next year to help build a school with Rotarians worldwide.
Cranbourne Rotary Club meets every Tuesday evening at Settlers Run Golf and Country Club in Botanic Ridge. New members are welcome to drop by or call president Gerard Sadler on 0400 351 081.
