Local leader column with Mary Errey from Leeton Connect | May 2023

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Today, I would like to talk about an initiative of the River of Life Church.

On Tuesday, May 9 I attended an information evening at the church located at the MIA Club on Racecourse Road.

This church led by pastor Emosi, with the help of "hands and feet" community services, has been providing fresh food for those in need in our community.

Currently pastor Emosi drives a van to Sydney to collect the food and returns it to Leeton so it is available after their service on Sunday.

This arrangement is unsustainable and may not continue without further funding or assistance.

So "hands and feet" are looking at the possibility of operating a distribution centre at Leeton.

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This concept needs some support and it is proposed to form a sub-committee consisting of other churches, welfare agencies and other organisations and interested people, to investigate ways to sustain and continue the food donations program offered to those in need.

If you think you can contribute or help in any way please contact us for details.

They will be holding a fundraising dinner on June 24. Everyone is welcome.

On another note, Leeton Connect will be launching its new memberships for the 2023-24 year.

Not-for-profit membership is only $10 per organisation per year.

A business membership is only $50 per organisation per year. More information is to come.

Look out on social media and the Leeton Connect newsletter for the benefits of joining Leeton Connect.

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