With a little over a week before this Disaster Drive closes to assist the many people in Tara who lost everything in the recent bushfires, the organisers are reaching out to Noosa residents to dig deep and make more donations to the drop off point, Barely Worn at 4 Action St Noosaville.
So far some 31 tea chests of donated goods have been sorted, packed and stored.
Noosa Van Lines generously donated storage space and the organisers are very hopeful that many more tea chests will be packed by the closure date.
Initiator of the drive, Bob Birkhead said, “We have been amazed at the generosity of the Noosa community to date but hope that people can look at how they can support this drive.“
“In the lead up to Christmas, we hope residents can bring some joy and much needed happiness to the people of Tara especially the children. Community support is a very big factor in the recovery process.“
Donations of clothing, linen, towels , blankets and item of personal hygiene will be gratefully accepted. Children’s needs like toys, school back packs and school materials will make a huge difference for the children going forward.
Bob said, “How wonderful would it be for us to get a lot of Christmas stockings that can be part of our pre-Christmas donations – over 300 people have been impacted so to give each person a Christmas stocking will give people real lift in their spirits as bushfire survivors and hopefully a smile to their faces despite the long road ahead.“
One of the many highlights of the drive has been the way the community has got behind the need. Residents and several local businesses have been so supportive and Barely Worn, Noosa Van Lines and Noosa Graphica Printers have been of great support to the organisers.
Should you wish to make donations, please search through your closets and drop them off to Barely Worn by 8 December.
