Melton police, Sureway International Christian Ministries and Melton Christian Church are getting busy bringing Christmas hampers to those in need.
The churches donated almost 250 Christmas hampers to police to hand out in the community.
The hampers are made of staple and non-perishable items.
Sureway International Christian Ministries’ Reverend William Osagiede said it was a joy to be able to donate the Christmas hampers again this year.
“This our way to help as much as we can,” he said.
“Our little contribution to say to the community that we are here to help you.”
Reverend Osagiede said the church sought the help of the police because they have a better reach to those in need.
“We felt in our hearts that it would be a good idea if the police can go and do this kind gesture for everyone.”
There are no criteria to receive the hamper, and the church groups just wanted to lend a helping hand.
Leading senior constable Joanne Mutsaerts said the hamper recipients were extremely grateful, and some were overwhelmed.
“It’s been a difficult time for so many financially,” she said.
“This time of the year can raise lots of issues for different people, more mouths to feed, so every little bit helps.
“Everyone’s been extremely grateful and quite overwhelming for some.”
