ALTHOUGH it may be January, the Christmas good news is still flowing in, with Port Stephens-Hunter Police District providing an update on their Christmas drive for the elderly.

Port Stephens-Hunter Police District Aged Crime Prevention Officer Senior Constable Wilcox delivered 50 individual gifts and three large hampers with a range of gifts enclosed to elderly residents across Port Stephens who may have been spending Christmas alone due to restrictions and caution.

“This was such a rewarding part of my job.

“The appreciation received by the residents and staff at the Aged Care facilities I visited was so amazing.

“I could not have done this without the very generous staff at Port Stephens-Hunter Police District who dug deep to help me make this happen,” Senior Constable Wilcox said.

Gifts ranged from boxes of chocolate, jigsaw puzzles, crossword and puzzle books, stuffed animals, clothing, and dolls to suit individual residents.

Support and thank you messages flooded in by several community members who noticed what the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District had done.

“Having retired from a lifelong career in Aged Care, this brought me a smile and placed a song in my heart.

“A huge thank you to Senior Constable Wilcox for organising this and making a huge difference in some Seniors’ lives during the tough and challenging times we are facing,” Ms Dow commented.

 

By Tara CAMPBELL