Needs are growing

Tonight there were a record number of people attending Dinner at Darrons, Healesvilles weekly community dinner. (The record set was 78 for the stats people out there).

The numbers have been growing the past few weeks, and we can't explain why. There have been more families of late, with lots of kids. This creates an issue of "what do we do with the kids?". It's been interesting listening to the committee talk about "the kids should sit and eat their meal at the table". Is this imposing values upon people? Is it necessary?

I personally don't think so, but would be interested in anyone else's thoughts.

The Salvos helped kick-start this meal, with a grant to the tune of $4000. There is a new publication being released by the Shire of Yarra Ranges on Thursday, which includes the story of the meal. The publication is called "Communities Unite". Grab a copy if you can!