CASH, not cans, is what drought-stricken communities need now.
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Farmers bills are piling up and cash donations help support small business Tamworth Regional Council mayor Col Murray said.
“This drought is not showing any real signs of improving, we have been getting snippets of rain but certainly it’s not drought-breaking,” he said.
“The Salvation Army has been inundated with goods and groceries but as the drought progresses the message we’re getting from farmers, small business and drought-affected people is there’s bills there that need to be paid.
“The best thing to receive is cash assistance.”
The R U Aware We Care campaign has raised more than $350,000 for local families and more than half has been doled out so far.
On Monday, McDonalds Tamworth made a further donation of $9,968.
The Salvation Army has been distributing goods and assistance to drought-affected families.
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Tamworth captain Rhonda Clutterbuck said she understands that for some people in-kind is the only way they can give.
“We’re winding that back because we want money to be going to local communities,” she said.
“As this drought continues there’s a need in our communities for small business, we are changing because there’s a need to shop local.”
To donate visit ruawarewecare.com.au.
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
