Coffs Harbour businessman keeps Christmas spirit alive for local families Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - December 19, 2023 Andrew MacLeod (centre) from MacLeod’s Furniture Court and Beds R Us donating gift cards to local Vinnies members (from left) David Tarrant, Leon Walsh, Yvonne Wynen and Robin Harbidge. KEEPING the Christmas spirit alive for kids from struggling families is an ongoing joy and commitment for local businessman Andrew MacLeod and the team from MacLeod’s Furniture Court and Beds R Us. Once again this year Andrew has provided $5000 worth of gift cards for distribution through Vinnies in Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Grafton. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Some years ago, I was made aware of the challenging conditions the local members of St Vincent de Paul Society were faced with trying to put together Christmas hampers for local families. “Christmas is supposed to be a special time for kids, so for several years now we have supported local Vinnies with gift cards. “We are very happy to support organisations like St Vincent de Paul,” said Andrew. Local Vinnies members will soon be distributing hampers to invited families in the area, aware that households are feeling the intense pressure of the rising costs of living. “Hundreds of families in our region are experiencing immense hardship, and this has been exacerbated by rising rents and increased food costs,” said Yvonne Wynen from St Vincent de Paul Society in Coffs Harbour. “Many are unsure how they’ll be able to feed their families, let alone find presents for their children this Christmas. “That pain just intensifies at Christmas time and business owners like Andrew MacLeod are to be commended for their generosity. “These gift cards will make quite a difference to many families we assist.”
