GIVIT NSW drought manager Scott Barrett said rural people right throughout regional NSW, are tough.
“But they’ve had some pretty crook seasons and as a result people are doing without,” he said.
Mr Barrett said this campaign is about is trying to limit the things kids have to go without when going to school.
“It’s hard enough starting high school or starting a new school as it is without having a pair of shoes with holes in them, or the wrong textbook, or not having a jumper through winter,” he said.
Mr Barrett said the drought is affecting rural communities, not just farmers, and they are all feeling the financial strain.
“The regular sources of charity funding and income has dried up.. where the P&C might have had a barbecue to raise money for kids to get uniforms, well that’s really tough for them to do now,” he said.
Mr Barrett urges those who are thinking of donating to jump online, because through the website GIVIT are able to find out exactly what people need.
He also encouraged local community groups to register and request items.
GIVIT has a commitment to buying locally wherever possible to support local businesses as well as individuals in need and do not means test people.
To find out more information please visit www.givit.org.au