ST VINCENT de Paul Society NSW has reported that more than half of the requests it receives during the festive season are for food.
Many people will struggle to pay their bills and put food on the table, let alone dream of buying gifts for their children or preparing a Christmas meal, said the society's chief executive Michael Perusco.
"As rental and living costs continue to put pressure on the family budget, people continue to juggle with difficult decisions about how to provide for their families with very little income," he said.
"We really need the support of those who can afford to do so, so dig deep and make a generous donation to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal."
The society will provide people in NSW this Christmas with financial assistance, clothing, utilities, food hampers and gifts for children.
Donations: vinnies.org.au or 131 812.
