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Christian Campsite Blesses Community Amid COVID Closures

by | Thu, Jun 4 2020

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The sound of silence fills the expansive grounds of the Crusaders campsite in Lake Macquarie in the New South Wales Hunter region.

In the kitchen though, there is a hive of activity, with chefs and hospitality staff working overtime.

Head Chef Rachel Billington has told Eternity News, after being forced to close to customers temporarily because of COVID-19, they decided to do something to give back to the community.

Campsite manager Brett Taylor worked alongside Rachel to come up with the idea of the “CRU Food 2 U” meal delivery service.

Rachel then contacted Bible Society Australia, who not only provided literature, but also donated $10,000 towards the distribution costs.

Local churches have also come on board to help distribute around 1,500 meals to more than 300 homes.