Starting today, the Cessnock City Council's Christmas Gift and Food appeal are asking for donations during the festive season to help the less unfortunate families in the community.
The donations will go towards the Kurri Kurri Community Centre as well as the Samaritans Information and Neighbourhood centre which already has substantial contributions annually from the Hunter region.
As part of the Christmas appeal, the council is asking for any generous donation of toys and non-perishable food items which can be dropped off under the Christmas tree at the Cessnock City Council administration.
The Cessnock City Mayor, Bob Pynsent says, "The donations mean a lot to local families that are doing it tough this festive season."
"Throughout the year, not just Christmas, we are assisting around 40 families in the area which equates to more than 80 children"
"I think we have a very caring community and this is how they share their support to the wider area."
Donation Drop of Points include:
Cessnock Administration Building: 62-78 Vincent Street Cessnock
Kurri Kurri Library: 245 Lang Street Kurri Kurri NSW
Cessnock Library: 63/65 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW
