CHRIS SKELTON/Stuff Lyn Leader was also thankful for the hamper of food. “It helps out with his lunches when he goes back to pre-school as well.” She had spent time living on the streets in her youth. “I spent six months couch-surfing and on the streets. “It was very hard experience. I feel like I have come a long way.”
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Leo Leader also received clothes as part of his hamper. The Christchurch Methodist Mission has run the Support a Family initiative for the past 12 years. Mission executive director Jill Hawkey said the food hampers and gifts would help many people at the end of a tough year.