09 November 2026
Formerly known as the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, the annual initiative returns with a new name and a continued focus on supporting people in need across our community.
From Monday 26 October to Monday 23 November 2026, residents can drop off their gifts at 10 collection points across the City including schools, community groups, shopping centres and City facilities.
Every donation, big or small, will help local charities support families doing it tough this Christmas.
The participating charities are Grandcarers WA, No Limits Perth Inc, Rainbow Community Services, St Vincent de Paul Society and The Pantry WA Ltd.
Charities are seeking donations of:
- Non-perishable food and pantry essentials.
- Christmas food, treats and festive goodies.
- New toys and gifts for children and teenagers.
- Arts, crafts, games and sporting items.
- Toiletries, personal care products and household essentials.
Residents can drop off donations at 10 collection points across the City until Monday 23 November.
Organisations
- Grandis Primary School, Banksia Grove.
- St. James Anglican School, Alkimos.
- Yanchep Lagoon Primary School, Yanchep.
- Emmanuel Christian Community School, Girrawheen.
- Kingsway Christian College, Darch.
- Carramar Primary School, Carramar.
- Mindarie Senior College, Mindarie.
- Keiki Early Learning Catalina, Clarkson.
- Wanneroo Senior Citizens Club, Wanneroo.
- Kingsway City Shopping Centre, Madeley.
Five bins at each location. Two bins will also be available at the City of Wanneroo Civic Centre with one each at the Ashby Depot, Wanneroo Aquamotion, Kingsway Indoor Stadium and City of Wanneroo library branches: Wanneroo, Clarkson, Girrawheen, Yanchep/Two Rocks and Dordaak Kepup.
