McGregor Gourlay muster
McGregor Gourlay operations manager Bree Pring, along with two of her colleagues, Tegan George and Maddison Richards, kickstarted the Moree Drought Muster that aims to collect a range of items to make life a little easier for farmers doing it tough in Moree and the surrounding area. Fuel and food vouchers, wet and dry pet food, stock feed, bottled water, non-perishable food and toiletries are being collected for farmers.
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Coles helps out too
Coles has pledged to provide $5 million in grants and interest-free loans from its Nurture Fund to help farmers across Australia combat drought. A fundraising appeal has been launched in more than 800 supermarkets across Australia to help families suffering from the drought. All funds raised at the checkout will be provided to the Country Women’s Association (through its state and territory organisations) to provide support to drought-affected families to help cover household expenses such as school expenses and food, medical, electricity and water bills. To apply for a Coles Nurture Fund grant or loan, log onto www.coles.com.au/nurturefund
Woolworths Buy a Bale
Woolworths has this week announced its support of Rural Aid, in a partnership that will help double the charity’s existing capacity in the next 12 months to support Australian farmers and rural communities impacted by the drought. Hundreds of additional farmers are set to benefit from the $1.5 million investment from Woolworths via Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale program, which provides support to farmers in need by delivering hay for cattle feed, as well as other essential items.
The support from Woolworths will also allow Rural Aid to increase the number of counsellors they have supporting farmers and their families impacted by mental health issues as a result of the drought.
Kenway and Clarke join in
Kenway and Clark have joined 2NZ and Gem FM’s Fight for the Farmers food/goods drive. Local staff in Inverell sifted through their pantries, collecting non-perishable items to be donated as well as contributed $200 out of their social club fund to buy more groceries.
Running until August 31, locals are also encouraged to donate products to 2NZ station at 167 Byron Street, Inverell.
