b'Your kindness changes lives.Your generosity gives practical support to individuals, families and local communities to build a brighter future.Putting food on theKeep people warm table all year round. during winter.Our Food For Families appeal provides support 1670 people across Victoria and Tasmania were when people need it most.kept warm last winter thanks to donations of Despite pandemic pressures, more than 200blankets, swags and winter woollies.individuals, families, congregations, schools,This appeal also inspired some groupsbusinesses and community groups registered to get creative. for Food For Families last year. Congregation members from the BallaratIn the 30th year of the appeal, over 32 tonnes Central Uniting Church made quilts to distributeof food and other essential items were donated to people in need. to help people in need. Thanks to the beauty and quality of the quilts,Every day we dig deeper to provide assistance the congregation members offered both a when people need it most.practical item and treasured keepsake to cherish We want to support everyone who comes to us for the people who received them. for helpbut we cant do it alone. We know the need is there. Data from our servicesDonate nowshows that demand for food relief is growing rapidly.We need food and other essential items all year round. Many families, businesses and organisations have now signed up to donate to Food For Families throughout the year.Wed love to have you on board as a regularFood For Families supporter. Thank you.Get involved10 Supporter Newsletter Autumn 2022'