The Caroline Springs RSL is partnering with Woolworths to ensure its most vulnerable members are looked after.
The sub-branch has identified over 30 veterans and their dependents who are elderly, vulnerable and may be in need of support.
Caroline Springs RSL secretary David Saunders said with a large number of members in need, the RSL reached out to the local Woolworths store for support.
“A high percentage of our elderly veterans are residents at local retirements villages and are not able to shop for essential food items,“ he said.
“So our welfare team has contacted the Caroline Springs Woolworths manager who has put together 30 grocery bags with items such as bread, long-life milk, tea bags, toilet paper, sanitiser, mincemeat, canned vegetables and fresh fruit.“
Mr Saunders said the COVID-19 pandemic had hit the RSL hard.
“The RSL relies heavily on our ANZAC and Remembrance Appeal badge selling, where funds from these appeals go towards assisting those veterans and dependents in financial hardship and requiring support with home maintenance and other services.
“If you would like to purchase an ANZAC badge, they will be available at Woolworths Caroline Springs.“
The Caroline Springs RSL is closed but will continue to support veterans and families over the phone.
Tate Papworth
