Two sisters from Lismore will deliver gift-bags this Christmas to the elderly, vulnerable or those who might be alone.
Sarah and Alice Russell were in Vietnam and Australia when the pandemic first hit.
When they found themselves back at home, they wanted to do something to give back to the community.
Speaking to Geoff Harris on The Lunchbox, Sarah Russell says that they already have over 130 deliveries confirmed.
"We tried to get people to nominate those who'd they'd want to see the gift bags be given to. We posted it on a few Lismore pages and asked if anyone would be willing to donate or little gifts and we got a massive response."
"We have loads of people baking little cupcakes, scones, brownies - we someone donating two Christmas cakes. Lizzie Brien's a cafe in Lismore is donating jams and chutneys."
The Lismore people have rallied behind the two sisters, who will deliver the bags on the 23rd of December.
"A local Garda got onto us and she said she'd love to help with delivers so we have her lined up. Alice and I are going to go, my Dad is going to give a hand and we have three more people lined up to help.
"We have all of the names and addresses now so we're getting ready to go off on the 23rd and deliver all of the bits."
You can listen back to Sarah's interview with Geoff Harris that aired on the Lunchbox today here:
https://www.spreaker.com/user/wlrfm/sarah-russell-lismore-geoff
