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The countdown to Christmas begins with Lions Cakes and Puddings

A PIECE OF CAKE... With exactly one month to go until Christmas, Australia's favourite Christmas Cakes and Puddings are back. Unlike most supermarket Christmas cakes and puddings, they've won the hearts and minds of Australians by serving an incredible purpose, to raise funds for projects that will make a real difference to local communities. Photo: Supplied

WITH Christmas only weeks away, Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are back, offering a delicious way to support local communities this festive season. These Australian-made treats, packed with over 50 per cent fruit, have been a staple since 1965, raising over $70M for Lions Clubs’ vital projects across the country.

Sales from these cakes and puddings fund a wide range of community initiatives, including disaster relief, medical research, youth programs, disability support, and environmental projects. With bushfire season approaching, funds raised are more important than ever to help regional areas recover and rebuild.

A PIECE OF CAKE… With exactly one month to go until Christmas, Australia’s favourite Christmas Cakes and Puddings are back. Unlike most supermarket Christmas cakes and puddings, they’ve won the hearts and minds of Australians by serving an incredible purpose, to raise funds for projects that will make a real difference to local communities. Photo: Supplied

Lions Australia CEO Rob Oerlemans emphasised their significance. “Funds from Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are vital in ensuring Lions Clubs can continue providing disaster relief and supporting initiatives, like childhood-cancer research, that are literal lifelines to locals.”

Made in Victoria by Traditional Foods, these cakes are crafted with care using a recipe owned by Lions Australia. This year, they’ve expanded their range to include gluten-free options, ensuring everyone can enjoy this festive tradition.

Pick up a Lions Christmas Cake or Pudding today and make a difference in your community. For more information, visit Lions Australia’s website: lionsclubs.org.au/get-involved/fundraising/lions-mints-cakes/