Mary Mac's plans Christmas lunch

Mary Mac's Place in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, is planning a special Christmas lunch.

"We are hoping to make it a special event and create good memories for people who are struggling," said Mary Mac's manager Ms Kim McGurtey.

"Often this time of year can not only be a financial strain but a sad time as many do not have family, friends nor the capital to celebrate in a way many in society are able to," she said.

"Mary Mac's Place in Woy Woy is a not-for-profit community restaurant where volunteers provide over 80 hot midday meals per day, washing a shower facilities and referrals to other services for the homeless and disadvantaged.

"It is not only for our direct community but the transient community who have no home who are able to access this service."

Mary Mac's place relies on donations and, in order to provide its special Christmas dinner it is still in need of the following: 10 chickens, 10 hams, seven large jars of apple sauce; 10 Christmas cakes or puddings; enough pre-made salads or salad supplies for 200 people; six pieces of pork; 20 cartons of long-life custard; 10 bottles of cream; 300 soft drinks; 300 bags of wrapped lollies; 200 small bags of chips; 300 bon bons; 15kg of prawns; 210 knives and 134 forks; 80 desert spoons; 26 teaspoons; 300 serviettes; 25 plastic tablecloths; and 10 tins of beetroot.

Hamper goods are also needed including fruit snack packs, dried or tinned fruit, long life milk, noodles, tea, coffee or sugar and toiletries.

Media release, 6 Dec 2016

Kim McGurtrey, Mary Mac's Place