Older Women raise $2000 in Soup Kitchen Fundraiser
The Older Women's Network, Deepwater Branch has raised $2000 through a Soup Kitchen Fundraiser held on Saturday, August 2.
The event was also held to highlight food insecurity in the Peninsula community, said branch secretary Ms Jennifer Brown.
Home-made chicken and vegetable and pumpkin soup, as well scones with jam and cream, were served to 60 guests including the Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch, she said.
Guests were treated to the Madeline Stephenson Tap Dance Troupe who got everyone in the mood, followed by the Rare Treats Band who entertained with easy listening music which saw a number of people dancing in the aisle.
Guest speakers included Ettalong seniors' centre chairman Mr John Gibbins, Community SOS co-ordinator Ms Fiona MacPhail, Ms. Bridget Duggan from Mary Mac's Place, Woy Woy Community Food Pantry co-ordinator Mr David Bews and Mr Jason Millers from Meals-on-Wheels.
Ms Brown described the afternoon as "a huge success".
SOURCE:
Media release, 6 Aug 2025
Jennifer Brown, Deepwater OWN