Supporting Dignity’s food relief efforts at Link Wentworth, West Ryde
NSLHD Staff Support Food Relief with dignity A recent impact report highlights the
6,700 meals and 241 hampers were distributed, delivering 7,090 kilograms of fresh food in partnership with Dom’s Place in Hornsby and Link Wentworth in West Ryde. The program supported around 1,900 people, including a father of five who had to leave work due to illness. He shared how the food relief has been invaluable to his family during tough times, appreciating the judgment-free support. Another family, living in temporary accommodation without cooking facilities, has relied on the program for nutritious meals. Their stories highlight the real impact of these contributions. NSLHD and Dignity are now preparing for the upcoming Winter Appeal, with more details to be shared soon.
incredible contributions NSLHD staff have made to Dignity’s food relief programs, supporting individuals and families at risk of homelessness. Through generous donations, NSLHD has helped provide essential meals and hampers to those in need. Dignity, NSLHD’s official workplace giving partner, focuses on prevention, crisis response, and long-term housing solutions. Sherin Fishwick, National Partnerships Manager for Dignity, expressed gratitude for the support. “Every year, I am taken aback by the generosity of your community and the fact that we could not do what we do without it, so I would like to thank every employee, volunteer, and community member who donates,” she said. Between July and December 2024, over
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