Give a helping hand through Christmas hamper drive

The community is being called on to give a helping hand to struggling community members and families this festive season by giving to the 2025 Hobsons Bay Christmas Drive. 

From October to 12 December, the community can donate non-perishable food items and toys at select locations across Hobsons Bay.  

The items will then be packaged into hampers and distributed to local people experiencing hardship. 

There is a goal of providing more than 80 hampers to families in need across Hobsons Bay this year. 

Donation boxes are located at: 

• all Council libraries and community centres 

• Altona and Williamstown police stations 

• BayFit Leisure Centre in Altona North 

• Jim’s Self Storage in Williamstown.  

The drive is delivered by Laverton Community Integrated Services, with support from Hobsons Bay City Council and other local partners. 

For more information or to find the address of a donation point near you, visit hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ChristmasDrive 

Quotes attributable to Mayor of Hobsons Bay, Cr Daria Kellander:  

“Drives such as these are a small way to support our neighbours and community members in a time of need, bringing a little cheer to them this Christmas. 

“We know the cost-of-living crisis has unfortunately affected many people across our city. 

“I call on our community to give what they can and extend a hand to those in need."