Serving with a smile: Meet Dennis from CatholicCare

CatholicCare Hunter-Manning operates five Community Kitchens in our Diocese, and they can only run them with the support of generous donors and selfless volunteers, like Dennis. Find out what a day of volunteering looks like in this video with Dennis!
12 August, 2025
By Elizabeth Symington Community Support

Every week, Dennis makes a difference by collecting food, cooking with care, and serving people with compassion.

He is one of many volunteers who give their time and heart to us each week to make sure people in our community have a safe place to turn to when they fall on hard times.

Our volunteers are the quiet heroes who show up every day to prepare meals, wash dishes, share stories, and offer genuine connection to those who need it most.

But they can’t do it alone. Without the generous people who donate to CatholicCare’s services, there would be nothing for our passionate volunteers to prepare.

Our Food Programs receive no government funding but are a vital service in the Hunter-Manning region – we need your help.

Please consider donating to the 2025 Make a Difference Appeal.