December 16, 2025
Nearly 200 Christmas hampers will be heading out over the next few days to help South Burnett residents enjoy a better Christmas.
The results of the annual Christmas Food Drive were unveiled by South Burnett CTC to sponsors and supporters on Tuesday.
The hampers will also be distributed by South Burnett Care, Graham House, Centacare and Regional Housing Limited.
“We are linking up with some of our partner agencies to share the love across the South Burnett,” South Burnett CTC CEO Jason Erbacher said.
As well as the Christmas hampers, donations have also been set aside for emergency relief packs for distribution as needed throughout the year.
CTC will also be distributing mince and sausages from a Wagyu beast donated by the Phat Wag at Murgon, as well as 150 pork shoulder roasts donated by Swickers.
The hampers have been packed to suit the recipients, eg. a family of four or a single male; or a homeless person without access to a kitchen.
Gift vouchers from Martoo Meats and IGA vouchers from the South Burnett Mayor’s Christmas Luncheon will also be distributed.
Jason thanked the Kingaroy Lions Club for handling a lot of the “logistics” for this year’s hamper drive, including picking up donations from the drop-off points.
He also thanked the Bill Hull Car Centre, Stanwell, Heritage Bank branches in Nanango and Kingaroy, the Wondai Post Office (five baskets) , Nanango Neighbourhood Centre (six baskets) and Kingaroy Mall (five full trolleys) for collecting donations.
Other support came from The Little Butcher, Bunnings Kingaroy, Tranzmile Burnett, Kingaroy Joinery, Global Engineering, Cooinda Craft Group, QCWA Kingaroy Twilight Branch, Prices Plus Kingaroy as well as a total of $4000 cash from individual donors and BUMA.
Local schools also embraced the campaign including Coolabunia, Kingaroy and Wheatlands State schools; and St John’s Lutheran School hosted free dress and crazy hair days.
“We are incredibly proud to live and work in a region where people look out for one another,” Jason said.
“This is what Christmas spirit looks like, local people supporting local people.”
The Christmas Food Drive began in 2018 with CTC, Jacqui Trace from Bill Hull Car Centre, and about 60 hampers.
The new car vehicle dealership changed owners earlier this year but the Bill Hull Car Centre stayed on board.
Jacqui thanked Eamon Viner, who is now managing the dealership, for continuing to support the hamper initiative.
CTC Community Services Manager Kirsten Firman said the hampers would make a meaningful difference for individuals and families.
“This is going to be a very tough Christmas for a lot of people,” Kirsten said.
“These hampers are a gift for people doing it tough – people we’ve stood beside all year who are working incredibly hard to rebuild stability, safety, and confidence in their lives.”
