![]() ![]() "We've had food and toys donated so far, but what we always seem to run low on is presents for men and teenagers, so we're putting an extra call out for that this year," Ms Atkinson said. This is the eighth year they have supported those in need over the Christmas period. ![]() "There are a lot of people who are on their own and can't afford to buy things for Christmas." Aussie Battlers help those in need across the Mid North Coast and will be starting to put their Christmas hampers together soon. Christmas hampers gifted to those in need from Aussie Battlers. She can't afford to buy a proper ham and there's just a lot of people who are stressed about what to do on Christmas Day and how to feed their families. "There's one lady who I spoke to last week and she said she doesn't know what she's going to do for Christmas. "We have noticed a big increase in people coming to us for help with food and we know they're also going to need help at Christmas time because everyone wants to have a bit of spoils on Christmas Day," Ms Atkinson said. "We've had people who ring us up every now and again and say they want to donate items and then we have people who comment on the Facebook page who are also wanting to donate." Aussie Battlers has seen an increase this year in the number of people coming forward for assistance. "The response from the community has been great," Aussie Battlers' Janette Atkinson said. Aussie Battlers in Laurieton have launched their annual Christmas Appeal and have already seen a positive response from locals donating goods. ![]() The rising cost of living has had an impact across the Mid North Coast this year, with charity groups now preparing for a busy Christmas season. Janette Atkinson and Karen Sparks from Aussie Battlers with Genesis Parai from Epic Burger Shack in Laurieton. Aussie Battlers to spread Christmas cheer to those in need ![]()
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