Love in Action Wallan raised $4000 at its second annual trivia night earlier this month to support struggling members of the community.
The charity aids families and individuals in the Mitchell Shire with food, essential items, and festive hampers come Christmas and Easter.
Volunteers are currently servicing the highest demand for support the charity has ever seen amid the rising cost of living, with the charity expecting to support more than 400 children and 300 families this Christmas who would otherwise go without.
The trivia night attracted individuals, community groups, and businesses, who flocked to The Grove Hidden Valley to support the growing charity, filling the room with ‘so much excitement and happiness’.
Donating through ticket purchases, raffle tickets and a silent auction, attendees gave $4000 to Love In Action ahead of the strenuous Christmas period.
Love in Action Wallan president Sarah Brewer said the money raised would ‘go a long way’ towards funding presents and food hampers during the charity’s biggest festive season yet.
“When we do what we do at Love In Action, [children] don’t just get one present; these kids will get a couple of things,” she said.
“This year is going to be our biggest stretched year, so it was lovely to see people be so generous on Saturday night.”
Ms Brewer highlighted the abundance of kindness shown to families being supported by Love in Action at the event.
“It literally sold out in record time. It was great to see so many individuals, as well as local businesses and organisations, get behind the event,” she said.
“I really want to highlight […] just how much love and support and kindness was in the room.
“It was not just a chance for us to raise money, but a great chance for awareness and a great chance to celebrate with the people that support us in what we do.”
Ms Brewer thanked those that attended and The Grove Hidden Valley for hosting the event. She welcomed the community to continue donating to the Love In Action trolleys to fill weekly emergency hampers.
