Hobsons Bay Christmas Drive

Each year, not-for-profit organisations across Hobsons Bay help hundreds of individuals and families in need across our community. This year, more people are needing a helping hand than ever before.

During October, November and December, take part in the Hobsons Bay 2026 Christmas Drive. Get together with friends and family to see how many items you can collect and donate to support families needing help this festive season.

Donations of non-perishable items and toys can be donated to any of the collection points listed below. Donations will be accepted from Monday 19 October until Friday 11 December.

List of suggested items for donation

  • Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Long-life milk
  • Pancake mix
  • Breakfast cereal
  • Juice, cordial and soft drink
  • Pasta and pasta sauce
  • Instant rice, soup and noodles
  • Tinned fish
  • Tinned vegetables, beans and fruit
  • Gravy mix
  • Popcorn, chips and pretzels
  • Spreads including peanut butter, jam, Vegemite
  • Mixed nuts
  • Crackers
  • Custard powder
  • Christmas puddings and panettone
  • Christmas bon bons
  • Chocolate
  • Cookies and sweet biscuits
  • Lollies
  • Cake and cupcake mix
  • Toys

 

Collection points

Council+ Sites:

  • Hobsons Bay Civic Centre - 115 Civic Parade, Altona 
  • Altona Library -123 Queen Street, Altona
  • Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre -Central Square Shopping Centre, 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
  • Hobsons Bay Civic Centre - 115 Civic Parade, Altona
  • Altona North Library - Corner Millers and McArthurs Road, Altona North
  • Laverton Community Hub 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton
  • Newport Community Hub -13/15 Mason Street, Newport
  • Seabrook Community Centre - 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook
  • Williamstown Library - 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

Other donation points:

  • BayFit Leisure Centre -257 Mason Street, Altona North 
  • Jim's Self Storage - 217 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown 
  • Altona Police Station - 1 Galvin Street, Altona

For more information or to find out how you can become a collection point, please contact Council on 1300 179 944 or commdev@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.

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