This Christmas, Chris Evans, owner of Domino’s Aberfoyle Park, is going above and beyond to support his local community. In a true act of kindness, he’s donating 14 pizzas to Australia Angels, a non-profit organisation dedicated to feeding Adelaide’s homeless on Christmas Day.
Since 2007, Australia Angels has been providing free meals to the homeless in Adelaide on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, run by volunteers dedicated to making a difference. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisation adapted to continue serving those in need. This year marks the 17th annual Christmas dinner, where around 140 people are served, though the number often goes way beyond that.
While Chris Evans’ donation to Australia Angels is a generous act, it’s far from the only way he’s giving back this Christmas. As well as donating 14 pizzas, Chris is opening the doors of his Domino’s store on Christmas Day, offering free pizzas to those in need or anyone who may be spending the holiday alone.
Chris is covering all operational costs himself, with the help of his family, who are volunteering their time. Since Domino’s typically applies a standard 20% Christmas Day surcharge, Chris is using that additional charge to fund the free pizzas, so that anyone who needs a meal can walk in and get one at no cost.
Chris’ parents will be volunteering their time to serve meals and engage with the community. “My mum and dad are going to come and they’ll be on service, so if anyone who comes in wants to chat with them, they can, otherwise, there’s no pressure to give any sort of situation or scenario,” Chris says.
The Evans family got behind this initiative “very easily,” Chris says. When Chris first suggested the idea last year, his family immediately agreed to help, despite the sacrifice of spending part of their Christmas Day working at the store. Yet, Chris sees it as a way to spend quality time together while making a meaningful impact on others.
Last year, around 40 people came in for free pizzas, and the Evans family was able to donate any remaining funds to charity. “I got a lot of enjoyment out of it last year, so that’s why I did it this year,” Chris says.
It’s clear that for Chris and his family, the true meaning of Christmas isn’t about gifts; it’s about giving to those who need it most.
If you’d like to support Australia Angels in their mission to feed those in need this Christmas, they’ve created a priority list. It focuses first on the most-needed perishables and then other essential items for the event.
To view this list and for more information, click here for the Australia Angels Facebook page.
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