A shiny new van is now part of the Ronald McDonald House hospitality cart support service at Campbelltown Hospital.
The new van was purchased thanks to a $30,000 grant from Community Building Partnership program.
It will enable Ronald McDonald House deliver essential supplies distributed via their hospitality cart to families with sick or injured children in hospital care.
The van is used to transport supplies for the Ronald McDonald Hospitality Cart, an initiative that provides bedside comfort and essential items to families at Campbelltown Hospital.
These items include snacks and refreshments, toys, blankets and other items to help reduce stress and improve the hospital experience for loved ones supporting a child in care.
Member for Campbelltown, Greg Warren, said the grant has delivered tangible support for families in our community.
“Ronald McDonald House does extraordinary work, and this new van is helping them continue that work with greater efficiency and reliability,” he said.
“They are a pillar of compassion and care in our region. I’m proud to support their work and thrilled to see this grant already making a difference.”
The Community Building Partnership program funds infrastructure projects that strengthen local communities across NSW.
Since its inception, it has delivered thousands of grassroots improvements to schools, charities, and community organisations.
Claire Barber, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney welcomed the funding for the new van.
“Thanks to the Community Building Partnership grant, we’re able to keep comfort and care rolling through the wards of Campbelltown Hospital,’’ she said.
“Our hospitality cart has already reached over 4,600 families this year, and this new van ensures we can continue showing up for families when they need it most.
“It’s more than just a vehicle – it’s a lifeline of compassion, powered by community.”
From left, Grant Isedale (general manager, Campbelltown Hospital), Claire Barber (CEO Ronald McDonald House Western Sydney), Mez Nessi (program coordinator, hospitality carts) and MP Greg Warren alongside the new Van purchased with CBP funds and the existing hospitality cart.