Vasey RSL Care is taking action for Homelessness Week (4–10 August) by launching a food drive to support individuals experiencing financial hardship, including vulnerable veterans and older Australians.
With the rising cost of living pushing more people to the brink, the initiative will collect non-perishable items from the public to be packed into hampers and distributed across Vasey RSL Care communities and local homelessness services.
Vasey RSL Care CEO Janna Voloshin said “We know people are doing it tough at the moment and that veterans are disproportionately impacted by homelessness. Through this initiative, we hope to bring practical support and a message of care to those who need it most."
From 21 July, items that can be donated include canned goods, breakfast cereals, pasta, noodles, rice, long life milk, tea, coffee, spreads, muesli bars, biscuits, shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
The food drive will run from 21 July to 8 August, with drop-off points at five Vasey RSL Care locations, see below.
Vasey RSL Care drop-off points:
- Central Office – 172 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
- Brighton Residential Aged Care – 21 Downes Ave, Brighton, VIC, 3186
- Brighton East Residential Aged Care – 709-723 Hawthorn Road, VIC, 3187
- Bundoora Residential Aged Care – 5-7 Tower Ave, Bundoora, VIC, 3083
- Frankston South Residential Aged Care – 85 Overport Road, Frankston South, VIC, 3199
Together, we can provide hope and support for those who need a hand.
Contact details:
Heidi Flower, Government Relations and Media Adviser, Vasey RSL Care
M: 0436 609 385