Day-to-day our lives revolve around making a crust, but what if an actual crust meant the difference between life or death?
Sleeping rough and being homeless is a start reality for a growing number of people in Mackay, with the increasing cost of living and lack of affordable housing pushing more people out of stable accommodation.
What can you do to help?
We were inspired by Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert’s idea of buying bread, because it showed that you don’t have to be wealthy to make a difference in someone else’s life.
Ms Gilbert said, “The good people at Brumby’s Bakery Sydney Street have been supplying bread to local housing service, CASA - Community Accommodation & Support Agency Inc, to support people experiencing homelessness.
“Unfortunately, a recent fire at Brumby's has left them unable to trade since, leaving CASA with a bread shortage.”
Ms Gilbert added that CASA is looking for donations of bread or bread rolls (preferably white bread) to restock their freezer.
Ms Gilbert dropped off a trolley load but pointed out that even a single loaf can make a difference.
“CASA does a great job helping local families and individuals with food, accommodation, and housing support, so please dig deep if you can. Every little bit helps.”
Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert donated bread to CASA, after a fire at Brumby’s meant the bakery could no longer supply bread to the homelessness support agency
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