St Vincent de Paul Christmas and Hamper Appeal 2026
The Christmas season can be anything but happy for people facing hard times. The Pymble St Vincent de Paul Society annual Christmas and Hamper Appeal supports people in need via donations of hampers, gifts and cash. People in Pymble, Chatswood, Wyong, Glebe and nursing homes are direct beneficiaries.
Hampers for Pymble, Chatswood and Wyong
As in previous years, we are requesting food hampers for distribution in Pymble, Chatswood and Wyong. Please take a numbered card for a recipient family from the back of the church. The card details the adults and the number and age of children in the family. Please fill in your details on the control sheet provided, and take some hamper boxes.
When you return your hamper boxes, please ensure you clearly label each box with the card number, so it can be directed to the correct family. The hampers not only provide some welcome celebration at Christmas but also some staples to help support the family. Suggestions for the hamper content include:
- Christmas fare such as Christmas cake, puddings, mince pies, shortbread, nuts, custard and jelly
- Pantry staples such as pasta, rice, pasta sauce, jams and spreads, tinned food (baked beans, tuna etc.), noodles, Christmas stockings and sweets for children
- Drinks such as long life milk, tea, coffee, cordial or Milo
- Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner and soap
- No alcohol or chocolate please
You are welcome to include a gift for children if you wish.
Donations for Glebe
Beneficiaries in the Glebe area are typically single person households and the larger hamper boxes can be difficult to transport. For Glebe, we are requesting cash donations which are used in Glebe to prepare custom hampers based in individual needs in Glebe.
Small gifts for aged care residents
We also offer small gifts (e.g. soap, handkerchiefs, etc.) to local aged care residents who do not have family, to ensure they receive something for Christmas. Numbered cards are also supplied for this at the back of the church. Please return your donation gift with the selected card attached securely to the gift.
Return of donated items
Please return your donation hampers, or gifts on the weekend of 5 and 6 December to either:
- Our Lady of Perpetual Succour West Pymble by Sunday, 6 December at 8am, or
- Sacred Heart Pymble by Sunday, 6 December at 6pm
For Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, hampers are to be left at the back of the Church. Hampers returned to Sacred Heart are to be placed in the Prayer Room.
Cash donations
You may also wish to make a cash donation. Envelopes for cash donations are provided at the churches, or you may make an online donation via the link below.
All cash donations over $2 are tax deductible.
The families and individuals helped by Vinnies remain profoundly grateful for the enduring generosity of our parish community. Your support brings vital hope to those in need during a difficult time of year.
For further information or assistance, please contact the Parish office or review information at the links below.
St Vincent de Paul Pymble Christmas appeal
St Vincent de Paul