We are collecting non-perishable food and food-related items in Home Room to support St Vincent de Paul and Coast Shelter.

What to donate (unopened and in date):

• Pantry staples: rice, pasta, noodles, couscous, instant mash, stuffing mix
• Tinned foods: soups, vegetables, fruit, tomatoes, tuna/salmon, baked beans, spaghetti
• Breakfast items: cereal, oats, long-life milk, long-life custard, spreads (Vegemite, jam, honey, peanut butter)
• Sauces & sides: pasta sauce, curry sauces, gravy, stock cubes, chutneys, cranberry sauce
• Treats for Christmas: mince pies, puddings, shortbread, chocolates, lollies (sealed packs)
• Drinks: tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cordial, long-life juice
• Food-related extras: cooking oil, sugar, flour, salt/pepper, herbs/spices
• Reusable shopping bags are welcome!

Please don’t bring:

• Perishables (fresh/frozen/fridge), opened or expired items, alcohol, or non-food gifts.

How it works:

• Bring items to Homeroom in a bag (reusable shopping bags are preferred).
• Earn 1 Waterford hour per donation (not per individual item). More hours may be awarded at your Homeroom Teacher’s discretion.

Your generosity helps local families experience dignity and hope this Christmas. Thank you for giving what you can!