Brimbank residents can show kindness to those struggling in our community this festive season by donating non-perishable food and household necessities to our 2023 Giving Tree program.
This program, which is delivered in partnership with local charities, businesses and community organisations, runs until 23 December.
Suggested items to donate include:
- tinned and dry beans
- rice and pulses
- peanut butter and other nut butters
- sandwich/toast spreads
- cereals and rolled oats
- canned fruits
- canned vegetables
- crackers and muesli bars
- packet and canned soups
- canned tuna in water
- vegetable oil
- tea and coffee
- dishwashing liquid
- washing powder
- toilet paper.
There are many people in our community who are struggling with the cost of living and buying essential food and household items.
Our Giving Tree Program is a practical way we can support our community and show kindness, because it’s important that we all look out for each other this festive season.
Special thanks to everyone who generously donates, and to our charity partners who are collecting and distributing these items to people in need.
For more information, visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/christmas2023
Giving Tree drop off locations:
Bunnings
430 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes
Saturday 18 November – 9am-4pm
Saturday 25 November – 11am-1pm
Friday 1, 8, 15, 22 December – 10am-1pm
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Commonwealth Bank Australia Keilor
Keilor Central Shopping Centre
80 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Commonwealth Bank Australia Watergardens
Watergardens Shopping Centre
399 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Brimbank Council Festive Family Fun Day
Green Gully Reserve, Keilor Downs
Saturday 2 December - 11am-3pm
Donation box on site
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Keilor Retirement Village
868 Old Calder Highway, Keilor
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Levande The Lakes Community (Retirement Village)
800 Kings Road, Taylors Lakes
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Office of the State Member for Sydenham, Natalie Hutchins MP
Aquagardens Shopping Centre,
28A Hume Drive, Sydenham
Donation box in foyer
Distributed by Lions Club Taylors Lakes
Salvation Army
42 Devonshire Road, Sunshine
Tuesdays to Fridays – 10am-4pm
Distributed by Salvation Army
Tin Shed Neighbourhood House
309A Main Road East, St Albans
Mondays to Thursdays – 9am-3pm
Distributed by Tin Shed Neighbourhood House
West Welcome Wagon
Unit 6, 42-46 Vella Drive, West Sunshine
Mondays to Fridays - 10am-4pm
Saturdays – 10am-12noon
Distributed by West Welcome Wagon
Westvale Community Centre
45 Kings Road, St Albans
Mondays to Tuesdays - 10.30am-1pm
Distributed by Westvale Community Centre