This year they are again calling on locals to give generously by purchasing an Appeal bauble for $2, a white Christmas box for $3 or by giving an unwrapped gift for local families in need this Christmas. 

Parkes Uniting volunteer Joan Mill and Target Parkes store manager Kristy Harvey both said their teams are thrilled to play even a small part in such an important community campaign. 

“We encourage shoppers to donate as much or as little as they can,” they said. 

Last year, the Appeal raised $700,000 nationwide from more than 22,000 donations which helped support over 42,000 Australian families. 

This year organisers hope to reach more people who simply won’t have Christmas without support.

The UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal runs in all Target stores across the country until December 24.