It is that time of year again ??

Caboolture Community Care is setting up for our 3rd annual Christmas Drive.

We are reaching out to the community for food and pantry items to go into our hampers.

These will be greatly appreciated and will help those less fortunate in the community allowing them to have some extra Christmas cheer.

If you have any questions or would like more information on how to donate please message us through Facebook or reach out to our Administrator James on 07 5495 6503.

*PLEASE NOTE – we are currently not taking peoples expression of interests in receiving these hampers at this time as we are unsure yet of how many hampers we will be able to provide. As soon as we know how many hampers will be available we will put up an expression of interest post 🙂 *

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Today is R U OK day.

Reach out to those around you and simply check in. A simple R U OK could be just what a person needs to open up when they feel as if they have no-one to talk to.

So from Caboolture Community Care- R U OK?

#ruokday2021 #helpingothers #reachout #communitysupport #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters

QUT is wanting to reach out to local families for a research project they are currently conducting called Responsive Feeding In Tough Times.

The projects aim is to reach out to families to focus on how babies and toddlers are fed. It aims to engage families who sometimes struggle to pay all the bills and worry that food will run out before they can afford to buy more.

QUT would like to learn about the experiences of parents, and work with families to design realistic and relevant resources on child feeding.

Would you like to help design resources for families about child feeding and nutrition? If yes please register your details to find out more https://ift.tt/3lkGnTd

Happy Wednesday!

George Street Community place is today hosting Footprints in Brisbane Incorporated. They will be on premises every Wednesday from 12.30pm – 2.00pm for the community to access.

They have an operational laundry and two full size showers for those who do not have access to those services and may be homeless.

If you are homeless and want a shower, a place to wash your clothes, or just to hang out and chat then please feel free to come to 9 George Street Caboolture to access Footprints facilities.

For more information about Footprints please check out their website https://ift.tt/3yyPOmc also check out Stand Up Step Out – SUSO for times and locations.

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Caboolture Community Care would like to extend a huge thank you to Emma who was kind enough to reach out to our Facebook page and offer a donation of baby items.

We truly appreciate your support and know that these items will go a long way in helping those in need

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Another huge thank you to OzHarvest & OzHarvest Brisbane for our partnership and their support in the community. Once more we received a massive delivery yesterday and again we have been able to make some giant hampers to help out those in need.

The picture below does not take into account the cold meat and dairy products we received.

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A massive thank you to Knitting for Brisbanes Needy, Queensland, Australia and St Peters Lutheran College, Indooropilly for their donation of blankets, throw blankets, kids jumpers, kids beanies and an assortment of other items. We are so grateful for your kindness and know these items will go to many in need.

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We have updated our Welfare Agency Referral List for those who may be needing a little extra support and emergency relief.

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Caboolture Community Care would like to say a big happy birthday to Julie! ???

Our organisation is what it is because of all your years of hard work and dedication so thank you for all that you do ??

We hope you have an amazing day!

Today is the first day of our weekly budget recipes!! ??

Today we will be starting with Crispy Smashed Potatos!!

12 – 14 small to medium potatoes
1 tablespoon of Salt
1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
1-2 tablespoons of melted butter
1/4 tablespoon of salt (for sprinkling)
1/4 tablespoon black/white pepper
Finely chopped parsley (optional garnish)

Cooking instructions.

1. Bring a pot of water to the boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt. Cook whole potatoes until soft (small ones should take 20 – 25 minutes, medium ones may take up to 30 minutes). Alternatively steam them in the microwave (just make sure to pierce the skin and cook at two minute intervals until soft)

2. Preheat oven to 100/150 degrees C .

3. Steam dry potatoes – drain to potatoes and let them dry in the colander for 5 minutes or so.

4. SMASH – place potatoes on a flat oven tray then use a large fork or a potato masher to squish them making sure to keep them in one piece.

Thin potatoes = crispy
Thicker potatoes = fluffier inside
More nubbly potatoes = Better crunch

5. Steam dry again – leave on the tray to steam dry for 5 minutes or so (this makes them crispier)

6. Drizzle – drizzle with butter, then olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper

7. Bake – bake for 45 minutes (small potaotes) to 55 minutes (medium potatoes) or until deep golden and crispy DO NOT FLIP

8. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley if desired