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JOIN OUR FOOD DRIVE
Since 2017 Buddies has been working with the Romero Centre in Brisbane collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for refugees and asylum seekers.
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The Romero Centre provides and connects asylum seekers living in Brisbane with practical support (like food and shelter), legal connections, English classes, medical care, trauma counseling, community events and more.
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You can help us give practical support to refugees and asylum seekers by donating any of the food and toiletries listed below.
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Basmati rice
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Cooking oil
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Honey
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Sugar
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Lentils
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UHT Milk
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Coffee/tea
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Canned foods: tuna, tomato,corn, fruit
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Salt
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DONATION DROP-OFF POINTS
Some of these are private residences, so please leave at the front door if nobody is home. Feel free to include a note of greeting to asylum seekers.
Buderim: Monthly Buddies meetings, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Building E, Room 14 11:00am, 4th Sunday
Buderim: 30 Orme Road, Buderim
Mooloolaba: Serenity Cove, Unit 4, 30 Tarcoola Avenue, Mooloolaba
Nambour: 8 Kerada Road, Rosemount
Brisbane: Romero Centre, 20 Dutton St, Dutton Park, 9am-4:30pm
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THANK YOU! YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
For further information, please contact:
Janine de La Begassiere jdelabegassiere@yahoo.com
Tel: 07 5452 6643
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Hand wash
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Dish wash liquid
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Razors
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Sanitary items
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Shampoo / conditioner
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Laundry powder
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Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
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Toilet paper