The Australian charity, Loads of Love, is committed to making sure everyone, no matter their financial standing, are given a Christmas. This dream relies on the generosity of the public and some help from community-minded citizens.
The premise is simple. Loads of Love asks people to take a shopping bag and fill it with non-perishables and Christmas treats for those who are in need of a helping hand around Christmas. Since beginning 9 years ago, Loads of Love has become a trusted organization for Queenslanders everywhere to show their generosity and spread some Christmas love. It is easy and accessible, being stationed in convenient locations such as Grand Central right here in Toowoomba.
2020 was a year like no other. Many struggled financially and there was a 24% increase in the number of Queenslanders seeking food from charities. It is at times like these that community strength and togetherness are most important. Families, children, and many more people gathered together to ‘fill a bag and change a life’ over the Christmas period.
As such, 2021 was a year of great success for the organization. They supported over 10,000 Australians and 4,000 households, collecting 96,000kgs of non-perishable goods as well as thousands of dollars in grocery gift cards.
Mel Taylor feels strongly about community togetherness and as such spent some time as a volunteer at the Loads of Love stall in Grand Central over the Christmas period. Mel believes this beautiful, Aussie owned charity is a shining example of Australian generosity and spirit. Everyone, even in the hardest of years, deserves to enjoy their Christmas. Mel was volunteering at the stall when the Loads of Love hit 20,000kg! They went on to receive an incredible 28,000kg haul of goods over the Christmas period. A spectacular achievement and we are so grateful to the organization and those who donated.
Please be sure to visit the Loads of Love website in order to learn more about this amazing organization.
Melissa Taylor and Trevor Watts showing their support at the Loads of Love stall in Grand Central over the christmas break.