Love in Action Wallan will use more than $5000 raised from a trivia night earlier this month to help those struggling in the community ahead of Christmas.
The trivia night, at The Grove at Hidden Valley, brought together community groups, organisations and businesses that continue to help support the charity.
Love in Action Wallan president Sarah Brewer said the night was a success and was happy to see the support the event had.
“It was an amazing vibe, there was a lot of love in the room, a lot of smiles, it was just good to see everyone having a good time,” she said.
“I think it was really good for exposure as well, we were able to talk a bit about what we do and show the kinds of things we’re about.”
Ms Brewer said the night had raised more than $5000 and thanked the businesses who attended and pitched in to providing prizes for the winners, as well as raffles and silent auctions that took place on the night.
She said the night also made people aware of Love in Action’s cause, and what they provided those in need.
“I don’t think many people knew about what was going on with people in the area and the number of families in Wallan that are struggling with deciding whether to put food on the table or fill up their car,” she said.
“We’ve had so much food coming in and being donated over the last week, much more than we’re used to getting, and I think the trivia night had a big influence on that.”
