Easter Essentials Drive

As Easter approaches, many of us look forward to gathering with family and friends – sharing meals, enjoying traditions, and taking time to relax together.

But for many women and children recovering from family violence, Easter can feel very different.

After leaving unsafe homes, many women find themselves starting again in empty accommodation. They may be far from family, disconnected from familiar support networks, and focused simply on rebuilding a sense of safety and stability for themselves and their children.

You Matter creates fully furnished “Havens” – safe homes where women and children can begin again whilst recovering from violence.  While these homes are filled with essential furniture and household items, food security remains an ongoing challenge for many families adjusting to a new life.

This Easter, You Matter is inviting local communities, workplaces and supporters to take part in our Easter Essentials Drive, helping to stock Havens with basic pantry items that families rely on every day.

Simple staples like cereal, pasta, rice, flour, tea, coffee and canned goods can make an immediate difference to a family settling into a new home.

While many households will be filling their baskets with Easter treats, this drive focuses on practical essentials that help turn a house into a functioning home.

Community members are encouraged to purchase items from the Easter Essentials list and donate them to support women and children starting again.

Because sometimes the most meaningful way to celebrate Easter is by helping ensure that someone else has the basics they need to feel safe, nourished and supported.