Volunteers ready to serve Christmas cheer

The Breakfast Club Redcliffe will be serving Christmas lunch to the needy this year, with more than 100 people expected to attend.

Chairperson Michelle Gilchrist says the charity will team up with Redcliffe Uniting Church and hopefully members of the Redcliffe Community Care Network to make it happen.

Volunteers will serve lunch to anyone who turns up to the Peninsula Support Hub, corner of Portwood St and Oxley Ave, Redcliffe, on Christmas Day from 11am-1pm. Registrations are not needed.

“It’s open to anybody, anywhere who wants to join us,” Michelle says.

“We are hoping we’ll be able to extend to outside with some gazebos and tables.

“It’s just a case of being here between 11am and 1pm and we’ll make sure you have something to eat.”

Redcliffe Uniting Church’s Reverend Tim Griggs says the day brings the community together, with volunteers travelling across the City of Moreton Bay to help.

“We find there are a lot of people who are lonely on Christmas Day, but they are happy to come along and serve as volunteers,” Tim says.

Michelle says there are now probably enough volunteers for Christmas Day, but help will be needed for meal-prep on Christmas Eve from 10am.

Michelle says The Breakfast Club has received donations of roasting meat but will need to source fresh fruit and vegetables, ingredients for desserts, soft drinks and decorations closer to the time. Contact The Breakfast Club Redcliffe if you can help.

Orange Sky will be at Peninsula Support Hub on Christmas Day, providing laundry services and showers.

The Breakfast Club Redcliffe breakfast meals will continue to operate throughout the Christmas holiday period.

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