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Ensure those doing it tough can experience the simple joys of Christmas –

Not only can you donate non-perishable food items and toys to the Riverland Christmas Appeal at our collection points listed below, you can also contribute with tax deductible donations.

Donations to the appeal allow us to add gifts for age groups that may be missing, and to ‘top-up’ our hampers at the last minute. As well to help us manage running costs and maintain core services.

Thank you for giving what you can

I personally appreciated the thought and care that went into selecting the gifts for my son. He absolutely loved the spikey, squishy toy and it brought him so much joy.

The food hamper was also amazing and I am grateful for your generosity. Furthermore, I want to express my gratitude for the support and understanding I received during the application appointment. It meant a lot to me to feel understood and heard.

Your kindness and generosity have made a significant impact on our lives, and we are truly grateful.

I’m just going through all the beautiful generous items you’ve given us tonight and wrapping them.

We are so grateful.The kids will be over the moon.

You have no idea how much it means. And all the beautiful food and treats.

May God bless you all abundantly and perpetually.

Collection Points

2025 Toy & Tucker Run

Ulysses Mallee Branch

Donations - Tips & Information

What can I donate? What items do we need?

Most of our Christmas hampers are pre prepared by Food Bank SA and come in two sizes. So that we can provide a consistent gift to families in need, we ask that when donating goods, items in this list are what we will be most required – however – ANY donation of non-perishable food items is appreciated.

Traditional (Large) Hamper;

Dark Fruit Cake
Fruit Pudding
Plumrose canned leg ham
UHT Milk
Tuna
Sweet biscuits/snack
Custard powder
Jelly Cups
Pretzels
Confectionery
Pasta
Pasta Sauce/Simmer (Stir Fry) Sauce
Diced Fruit
Canned Vegetables
Rice
Instant Mashed Potato
Tea Bags
Vegemite
Cereal
Instant Noodles

Festive Treats Hamper;

Dark Fruit Cake
Fruit Pudding
Fruit Mince Pies
UHT Custard
Plumrose canned leg ham
Sweet snack
Savoury snack
Jelly cups
Pretzels
Drink
Confectionery
Diced fruit

We CANNOT take:

Anything past its “USE BY” date
Leaking or unsealed products
Items without intact original labelling showing use by dates, product info, etc.
Dry goods more than 3 months past the “BEST BEFORE” date

We CAN collect:

Dry goods up to 3 months after the “BEST BEFORE” date (providing it has been well stored and is still fit for consumption)
Items that have their packaging intact and remain sealed (unopened goods)
Bashed, battered and dented tins, torn labels, etc – provided it remains sealed and has visible ‘USE BY’ date

Tax Deductable Donations:

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Other Ways to help....

Fundraising

Be it a workplace morning tea, a family BBQ or even a donation tin on your office desk, every bit helps. Raise funds your way and donate the proceeds to help those in need.