Councils team up with Harris Farm to deliver hampers to those in need

Hundreds of hampers have been donated to the most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a partnership between Harris Farm and two Sydney councils.

The free hampers are part of Harris Farm Markets’ 100 Box Program and include fresh produce and vital food items to be distributed to vulnerable communities throughout Hunters Hill and the City of Ryde.

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Hundreds of hampers have been donated to the community’s most vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic thanks to a partnership between Harris Farm and two Sydney councils.

Hunter’s Hill Council and City of Ryde have teamed up with Harris Farm Boronia Park to deliver the hampers filled with fresh produce for community organisations to hand out to vulnerable residents.

This week, the first lot of hampers were donated to a range of residents from social housing tenants at Link Housing and disadvantaged families, to refugees and international students at Macquarie University.

Hunter’s Hill mayor Cr Mark Bennett, said the hampers would help many within the community who are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
“The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak has been significant and far-reaching throughout our community and the delivery of these hampers will help those experiencing hardship during this challenging time,” Cr Bennett said.

Ryde mayor Cr Jerome Laxale said it has been “heartening” to see businesses and residents come together during the crisis.

Full list of organisations that received the hampers

• CASS Group for seniors from CALD backgrounds

• Link Housing. The Salvation Army will include the hampers in the care packages it currently provides to Link Housing tenants

• Macquarie University for international students

• North Ryde Community Aid for senior citizens and financially disadvantaged community members

• Relationships Australia for disadvantaged families

• Resolution Community Services for newly arrived migrants, refugees and people impacted by domestic violence

• Sydney Community Services for disabled and vulnerable members of the community

The councils are donating 100 hampers each weekday as part of the Harris Farm Market’s 100 Box Program.