Hamper Appeal brings hope to struggling families

Donna and Dale Dowler and Imogene Nguyen from The Shack and Rosemary Campbell from the Salvation Army Nambour with some of the Trees of Hope hamper bags.

Christmas 2024 shines brighter thanks to The Shack: 

This Christmas, as many face the challenges of a cost-of-living crisis, the spirit of hope and generosity shines brighter than ever. 

The Shack Community Centre, in partnership with the Salvation Army Nambour, is working to bring joy and comfort back into the hearts of those who need it most. The Trees of Hope Hamper Appeal, now in its 5th year, is set to deliver over 400 hampers and 9,000kg of food across communities from Kingaroy to Bribie Island.

This heartwarming initiative, which continues to grow, wouldn’t be possible without the steadfast support of local family businesses such as Sunshine Mitre 10, GJ Gardner, Ray White Nambour, Little Mountain Pharmacy, Youi, and Sunshine Coast Grammar School. These generous partners are coming together to sponsor festive favourites and provide much-needed schoolbag packs to help ease the burden on families this Christmas.

If you’re excited about donating to this incredible cause, you can pick up one of our very bright green Trees of Hope bags from any Sunshine Mitre 10 store across the coast, as well as from Ray White Nambour, Little Mountain Pharmacy, GJ Gardner Kawana, Sweet and Flour Cafe Nambour, and The Barn on Flaxton. 

Inside each bag, you’ll find a detailed list of the items needed. 

It’s a fantastic way to get the whole family involved in a shopping treasure hunt or organize a corporate activity that will most certainly pay it forward and bring hope to those who need it most.

Together, we can make Christmas a little brighter and fill the season with love, hope, and the kindness of community.