Generous Donations Make Mayor’s Christmas Library Amnesty A Success

The Hills Shire community has come together in the spirit of giving, donating over 2132 food items to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal and Library Fine Amnesty.

Throughout November and December, Hills Shire Library members could return overdue books
with their fines waived in exchange for non-perishable food donations, ranging from pasta to
biscuits, puddings and long-life milk.

The initiative saw 164 long-overdue items, including a five-year overdue novel, returned and
boxes of food, as well as $200 in gift cards collected across all library branches and the Council
Chambers at Norwest.

Mayor of The Hills Shire, Dr Michelle Byrne, praised the community’s generosity and the
program’s impact.

“This initiative has been an incredible success, and I want to sincerely thank everyone who
donated to help those doing it tough this Christmas,” Mayor Byrne said.

“All donations will support Anglicare’s Mobile Community Pantry, easing financial stress for
families struggling with rising grocery costs.

“The response from our community has been heartwarming, and I wish everyone a very Merry
Christmas and a happy New Year.”