As part of the St Elesa Food Initiative, the Parish–Community of the Resurrection of Christ in Kogarah, Sydney, carried out a charitable outreach on Monday, December 15, distributing more than 570 meals to vulnerable community members and social service organisations.
The event, led by Parish Proistamenos His Grace Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia, Fr Athanasios Giatsios, and members of Kogarah Orthodox Youth, also saw over 120 personal care packages handed out to people experiencing homelessness.
The packages included essential hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and shampoo.
Volunteers engaged with community members, learning that an increasing number of young families are seeking assistance due to domestic violence, highlighting unseen hardships, particularly during the festive season.
Bishop Christodoulos and organisers expressed gratitude to the Kogarah Orthodox Youth for their dedication, saying: “Your willingness to make time to assist and spread Christmas cheer to the most vulnerable members of our community is a true testament to the spirit of giving and compassion.”
