New World Lunn Ave was the first venue of the day for what was a very busy last weekend for the of St. Johns Rotary members, "doing good in the community".This was the venue of our annual collection on behalf of the Glen Innes Foodbank.
Once again we were amazed by the generosity of the New World shoppers who so very generously donated a significant amount of needed goods that will go a very long way in making many local residents have a more joyful Christmas.
A huge thank you from St. Johns Rotary and the GI Foodbank to all the volunteers who helped at another successful collection. Pete from the Foodbank sent the following message to Hugh,
"Hi Hugh, thanks for the marvelous work you and your team did today. We didn't break our record but we managed to collect 78 boxes. A Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year to you all, we really appreciate what you do for us. Regards Pete."
Once again our thanks also goes to New World Lunn Ave, and specifically Graham Fabian, for being so generous with his time, his supermarket, and donations.
Pictured below are members of the "first shift" of the day, Graham, Lesley, Gary and Miles with an array of early donations.
One of the many highlights of events such as this are the positive comments received from many donors - below was one of the best from last Saturday;
"I went in for 3 things and bought a large bag of groceries for the food bank - I wouldn’t have thought to do it without these great humans there - and also with a list of what is needed!"
While all the good collecting was going on in the foyer of the supermarket, outside our photographer spotted an unknown elderly masked man confronting young ladies with what appears to be blank notices!
If you know this man and would like to submit a suitable caption you may be lucky enough to win a chocolate fish at the first meeting next year. Please send your entry to the Editor before Feb 10th!
