The frenzy was a part of Moree Family Support's open day, organised to coincide with National Families Week (May 15 to 21 - the event had to be pushed back a week due to sorry business in the Aboriginal community).

"The idea of the day was so people knew where we were, what we do, programs we offer, and it was a chance to get rid of the donated Big W clothes we got," Moree Family Support community support worker Shane Smith said.

Inverell Big W had donated six and a half pallets full of clothes to Northcott Moree, which split the clothes with Byamee, Ngala Women's Refuge and Moree Family Support.

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"Northcott approached us to see if we would benefit from the clothes, which we obviously did," Mr Smith said.

For the open day, Moree Family Support had tables piled high with clothes, shoes and underwear, all brand new.

"You couldn't see the tables at the start of the day," Mr Smith said.

"We had people lined up at the door from 9am."

When the doors opened at 10am, Mr Smith said it didn't take long for the room to fill with about 150 people going through and filling bags with clothes. By 11.30am the staff had to have a break to re-stock the tables.

"It was hectic this morning," Mr Smith said.

"It was just a gold coin donation for a bag and people could fill the bag with whatever they could fit.

"All the money raised will go to the Community Connect Day in September this year."

Mr Smith said these clothes will go a long way to helping struggling families this winter.

"A lot of people are struggling at the moment," he said.

"Most of the clothes, about 90 per cent, were winter clothes, so people who need it most will have a few more jumpers and trackies to get through winter. It's one less expense taken off families."

There was also a morning tea and Moree Family Support staff were on hand to provide information about the services they offer.

"We were really happy with the turn-up," Mr Smith said.