300 Families in Hafnarfjörður Receive Support from the Mothers’ Aid Committee

The committee is a pillar in the lives of Hafnarfjörður families

Everything is coming together for the Hafnarfjörður Mothers’ Aid Committee, which tomorrow will distribute food and gifts to around 300 single individuals and families in Hafnarfjörður. About 300 children belong to these families.

Mayor Valdimar Víðisson stopped by Strandgatan just now, where the committee has set up this year and is tying up all loose ends for the distribution.

“The Hafnarfjörður Mothers’ Aid Committee is one of those pillars in the community that people may not always see, but makes all the difference when it counts. We in Hafnarfjörður are deeply grateful for the warm and dedicated work that takes place there, and as mayor I am proud that the town firmly supports this important activity,” says Valdimar. The Town of Hafnarfjörður supports the committee with funding and by providing housing.

A large number of companies stand firmly behind the Mothers’ Aid Committee, as do various organizations. The Lions Club of Hafnarfjörður supported the committee with two million ISK, which is the largest single monetary donation. The Lions Club Ásbjörn also donated a large number of gifts in cooperation with Icewear. The families receive prepaid cards for the grocery stores Krónan and Fjarðarkaup. Bread, treats, butter, cheeses, and soft drinks will be included in the packages, and families can also choose from knitted treasures and other clothing items.

Petrea Ómarsdóttir, chair of the Hafnarfjörður Mothers’ Aid Committee, says there is increased demand for assistance this Christmas. This does not come as a surprise. Rent prices have risen, as well as food and other essentials for families. People are very grateful for the committee’s work. She feels that companies are stepping up even more than in recent years. The need is great.

Valdimar wishes the Hafnarfjörður Mothers’ Aid Committee success. “It is clear that the selfless work you do in the committee is of real help to many.”