OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS HOMELESS, TRANSIENT OR NEEDING A HELPING HAND
Mary Mac’s provides social, community and friendship opportunities for men, women, families, young people, the elderly, and the socially and economically disadvantaged. We supply a nutritious lunch Monday to Friday served to our companions by our wonderful volunteers.
But it’s more than just a place to get a meal – it provides connection, value and belonging without judgement. Mary Mac’s offers a place to shower and to wash clothes and a pathway to other services like Legal Aid, homelessness support services and health assistance. With assistance from our community partners, a selection of food is available daily as a take home for those in need, and from time-to-time we can provide food hampers.
There is an increasing number of women and children using the service that are escaping domestic violence and sleeping in their cars because it’s not safe at home. We also have families where the main income earner has fallen ill and needs surgery or treatment and paying for this means they cannot afford their rent and food. We see pensioners that lose a partner and now cannot afford rent, food or bills on a single pension and people pushed out of the rental market due to rising cost of rent. And the rising cost of living is proving to be very difficult for most people. Sadly we have seen an increase in need in the local community, and there is no sign of this changing any time soon.
This service was commenced by parishioners of St John the Baptist Church Woy Woy, and the work has continued through CatholicCare, supported by many volunteers.
Please shout a mate a $6 plate today
Every $6 plate counts and makes such a huge difference.
We are incredibly thankful for all donations.
Without your generosity we would need to turn many people away.
MARY MAC’S DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FORMAL FUNDING
Currently up to 100 meals per day are supplied, 5 days a week. The work is able to continue through the generosity of the community in providing donations and grants. Without your generosity CatholicCare would need to turn many people away. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our donors. We are a registered charity with an authority to fundraise. You can Shout a Mate a $6 Plate here. Donations of $2 or more are income tax deductible.
This service is located at the Ethel Cox Centre
100 Blackwall Road, Woy Woy
M: 0428 122 136
E: marymacs@catholiccaredbb.org.au
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