Why BUY 2 GIVE 2?

Through Kids Giving Back, I began cooking meals in the school holidays for asylum seekers who rely on their lunchtime meal at the Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) in Newtown for the main sustenance of their day. 

It was when I took the curries, rice and salads into the ASC to serve the lunch that I met the families who fled their home country because of fear of being persecuted. 

These  were people who are waiting for the government to grant them permanent residency in Australia but until then they need support because it is very hard for them to get jobs. They need a helping hand.

Many of the people were professionals in their own country, and they feel uncomfortable receiving food handouts, they have dignity and were really generous lovely people. As an Australian I want to help them even if it’s a small way by stocking the ASC Food Bank shelves so these families can get essential groceries each week – food and toiletries that we take for granted in our homes.

Here's an article I wrote about: Working in the ASC Community Kitchen

Food Bank: provides essential groceries and toiletries to families seeking asylum on a weekly basis. People can take one bag a week, or more depending on how many are in their family.

“I needed food for my wife and young daughter, but without a job I had no money. I visit the centre to get milk for my daughter and rice, dahl, cooking oil, fruit and vegetables. This will help until I get a job.” Mohamad, Southern Asia

PLEASE help these people by

[1]  Choosing 1 or 2 toiletries or foods (click on the link on the right, or below,
      to see what they need).

[2]  Print out for form, or email me at buy2give2@gmail.com, the items you want to
      buy to give to asylum seekers in Sydney.

SO, they can get supplies each week for their families, just like we do. 

We can welcome them to Australia, 

and show that we want to support them

until they have the safety and security of knowing

Australia is their home for always. 

FOODS

These foods and groceries are typically wanted every week by asylum seekers in Sydney. 

How to give:

1.     Select the toiletries you'd like to give
2.     Print out the form (below)
3.     Tick the items you want to give

4.  Send the form, or write an email with the items you want to buy & give to buy2give2@gmail.com, and then, click on this link: https://give.everydayhero.com/au/buy-2-give-2  to pay the amount.

Everyone who gives will receive a Thank you Certificate.

Cornflakes $3.00

Coffee $10.00

Lentils $2.50

Instant noodles $4.50

Red Kidney Beans $2.50

Basmati Rice 1kg   $4.50

Longlife Milk $1.30

Muesli Bars  $4.00

Chickpeas can $2.50

Corn kernals $2.00

Honey $7.00

Tea bags $3.00

Tuna (big can) $4.50

Tomatoes diced $3.00

Shampoo $6.00

Washing powder $5.00

TOILETRIES

These toiletries are typically wanted every week by asylum seekers in Sydney. 

How to give:

1.     Select the toiletries you'd like to give
2.     Print out the form (below)
3.     Tick the items you want to give


4a.  Send the form, or write an email with the items you want to buy & give to this email address: buy2give2@gmail.com, and then, click on this link:   https://give.everydayhero.com/au/buy-2-give-2 to pay the amount.

Nappies       $18.00

Shower Gel  $7.00

          Men's Deodorant   $6.00

Women's deodorant $5.00

Disposable razors  $8.00

Sanitary pads  $5.00

Dishwashing liquid $3.00

 Toothpaste $3.00

Click on the link for the form to download it. Or just write down the items you want to buy 2 give.

ASC Form Final

Asylum Seekers in Sydney

ASYLUM SEEKERS in SYDNEY

Asylum seekers in Sydney can’t return home as they’ll be persecuted because of their:

·                race

·                religion

·                political opinion

·                nationality, or

·                belonging to a particular social group

They are applying for Australia’s protection and, until that happens and they are permanent residents, these people and their families need help live in Sydney to have security, safety and practical care. 

Seeking asylum is a human right. People seeking asylum have commonly fled conflict, persecution and extreme trauma to seek peace and security. 

ASYLUM SEEKERS CENTRE, Newtown

The Asylum Seekers Centre, which is 95% funded by donations, supports with legal advice, health care, crisis accommodation and financial support, Food Bank and daily meals, English classes and recreation programs.

The mission of the Asylum Seekers Centre is to welcome these people and provide essential support, so they can apply for protection in Australia and build new futures for themselves. 

You can find out more by clicking on this link: https://asylumseekerscentre.org.au

HOW 2 BUY 2 GIVE

1.     Select the toiletries you'd like to give

Either:

2.     Print out the form

3.     Tick the items you want to give

4.      Send the form,  buy & give to:   buy2give2@gmail.com

5.      Then, click on this link https://give.everydayhero.com/au/buy-2-give-2  and pay - it's 
          tax deductible. 

Or

1.     write an email with the items you want to buy2give2@gmail.com,

2.     then, click on this link https://give.everydayhero.com/au/buy-2-give-2  and pay -    
         it's tax deductible. 

OR email me: buy2give2@gmail.com and I will send you bank details to transfer the money to.