A number of generous truckies assisted in delivering much-needed hay, cotton seed and dog food to the drought-stricken Auburn region in what was a successful first event of the year for the Drought Angels.
On the day, generous truckies Tim Ison from Ison Haulage and Chris Dolbel from Nobby’s Transport, both Chinchilla based owner-drivers, donated their time, fuel and trucks to help the Drought Angels deliver supplies to eight farmers in need.
Drought Angels Co-Founder Tash Johnston says the farmers were appreciative and glad to know the general public wants to help.
“The families were overwhelmed and were so grateful that people understand and want to help them,” Tash said.
“They were so glad they haven’t been forgotten.”
Tash explained that the Drought Angels still need to get about 400 bales of hay from Kerang in Victoria up to Wyandra in south-west Queensland.
“We have about eight truck loads of hay to get from Kerang to Wyandra, so any help would be appreciated,” she said.
The Drought Angels plan on doing plenty of aid work across the year, but rely on donations to keep things moving.
“We’re going to do some more hay drops, but we need to raise money first.
“We’re holding a big fundraiser later in the year but in the meantime it’s about getting food hampers out, prepaid grocery vouchers and more hay.
“Every donation helps.”
If you’re able to assist with carting hay from Kerang to south-west Surat, email the Drought Angels on droughtangels@gmail.com.au
To help make the Auburn visit a successful one, and to help the Angels get to more regions across the year, tax-deductible donations can be made at http://droughtangels.org.au/product/make-a-donation-drought-angels/