By Amanda Large

The Jamberoo Rural Fire Brigade’s annual Food Drive to support the work of the Salvation Army will be kicked off on Monday 2 December. There is a collection trolley placed outside Fredericks IGA in Allowrie St, Jamberoo, where members of the public can leave donations of canned and non-perishable packaged foods to make life easier for those less fortunate over the Christmas season.

On the morning of Sunday 15 December, the Brigade’s volunteer firefighters will don their yellows to take the fire trucks around the streets of Jamberoo, calling on residents door to door to collect donated food items. Anyone who’s not home but would like to assist with a donation large or small, is welcome to leave a bag or box of items to be picked up by their local firies.

After the food drive, all food items donated will be delivered to the Salvation Army for distribution.

The Brigade has always had a very generous response from the people of Jamberoo to this initiative, with a great tradition of giving being established over the years. The Brigade’s volunteers hope that 2024, when many people are experiencing financial hardship, will be no different.