The charity invites attendees to bring a chair and their community spirit for what promises to be a heart-warming occasion.

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“This Christmas lunch is about more than just food – it’s about connection, care, and making everyone feel valued,” said charity President Graham Lee.

Cooking will start at 11.00am and include sausages, burgers and cooked chickens, along with ham and salads.

The $5 Coffee Charity Fund, established in 2021 by a group of locals with a heart for helping the vulnerable, has been making a difference in the Hastings region by supporting other charities and providing direct assistance to individuals and families.

Around 200 locals make weekly $5 donations to the fund.

“All it takes is for coffee or tea drinkers to join and commit to foregoing just one of their normal coffee or teas weekly and donate the $5 or make a one-off donation,” Graham told NOTA.

This small individual contribution, when pooled together, has resulted in approximately $24,500 being donated to causes like Community at 3, Soupervan, and Aussie Battlers.

With a vision to raise 1,000 donations per week, the charity hopes to generate $260,000 annually to further support the community.

The not-for-profit organisation is run by volunteers who conduct regular fundraising barbeques and other functions.

Anyone wishing to donate to this fund can do so on the group’s Facebook page or call Graham Lee on 0413 480 999.

By Bill HARROW and Luke HADFIELD