Grace expresses gratitude despite more setbacks

Last Christmas, we shared Grace’s story with you – the loving mother of four who works tirelessly to care for her family. Grace and her husband, Daniel, were facing an unthinkable reality; having to ‘cancel’ Christmas. No presents under the tree, no festive dinner, not even the comfort of a warm meal for their children. Like so many others, they were pushed to the brink by the soaring cost of living.

But because of your incredible generosity, families like Grace’s experienced something remarkable. Thanks to you, we distributed Christmas hampers filled with essential food and festive treats, transforming a time of fear and sleepless nights into one of joy and hope.

Grace shared her gratitude in a way that touched us all:

“Unless you’ve experienced it firsthand, you may not realise just how much it means. That Christmas hamper equaled hope and gave us so much joy. On behalf of my family and many others like us, thank you so much.”

Your kindness didn’t just provide a meal or a gift; it gave Grace and her family something much deeper: the sense that they were not alone. It reminded them that there are people like you, willing to help carry their burdens during the hardest times.

Sadly, Grace’s struggles aren’t over. Her family now faces another upheaval as their landlord has decided to sell the home, they thought they could finally settle in. Once again, Grace is faced with the uncertainty of finding a safe place for her children to live in an increasingly challenging housing market.

Despite these setbacks, Grace remains profoundly grateful for the lifeline you have given her family. Even in the face of uncertainty, she shared:

“Your support has meant the world to us. Knowing someone cares and is willing to help gives us the strength to keep going. I can’t thank you enough for standing by us.”

Because of you, Grace has hope. Your support has been a source of light for her family during their darkest times, and we will continue to stand with her—providing the essentials she needs to keep her family safe and cared for.

Thank you for being a part of Grace’s story. It is because of people like you that families like Grace’s can face these challenges with courage and dignity. Together, we are making a difference, one family at a time.

Help us get more vital food to vulnerable South Australians and Territorians in need. For every $1 donated we can distribute 2 meals to someone in need.