The Coles store Management team. Photos supplied by Jean Vranich / Rotary Club of Penrith Valley.

THE Rotary Club of Penrith Valley, with the support of the management and team of Coles at Westfield, Penrith, has been supporting the local community with non-perishable food items, collected in the “Big Red Cube” situated outside of the Coles store.

“The generosity of Coles and the local community has been overwhelming. The past twelve months has supplied many thousands of dollars worth of food items, primarily to the Penrith Community Kitchen and The Haven (Domestic Violence Refuge),” said Jean Vranich, Director of Community Service in the Rotary Club.

“The Penrith Community Kitchen has seen a large increase in the number of people in need of meals, due to the cost of living crisis. They have been very grateful for the supplies, which have helped to cater for those in need.

“On Monday 11th November, the Rotary Club of Penrith Valley President, Mario Bellantonio OAM, presented Westfield Coles Manager, Roz, with a Certificate of Appreciation for the unwavering assistance to the Club through the Big Red Cube, and Christmas Charity Hampers.”

“It is wonderful that you have supported us so much. On behalf of the Rotary Club of Penrith Valley, I would like to extend our thanks to you and your team. Hopefully this will continue into the future,” said Mr Bellantonio.