There’s no question our farmers are doing it tough at the moment with half of Queensland and all of New South Wales declared officially in drought.
Here are some ways local businesses are showing their support.
Fiver for a Farmer at Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop – Saturday 18 August
Tommy Gun’s are getting behind the Fiver for a Farmer campaign put together by 10-year-old Jack Berne.
This Saturday 18 August the Tommy Gun’s team will be dressed as farmers and donating $5 from every service to Rural Aid and Drought Angels along with $1 from every product sold that day.
When Tommy Gun’s shop manager, Lauren Hunt, found out about a Fiver for a Farmer she knew she had to get the team on board to help.
“The barbers and myself included felt so strongly about the cause because we see and hear the people who are doing it tough every day. The idea that this 10-year-old created inspired us all to take action.”
Tommy Gun’s hopes to do over 200 services on Saturday to raise $1,000. You can also donate directly at Fiver for a Farmer.
Raise a Fork for Our Farmers – The Bavarian – Sunday 26 August
Rockpool Dining Group are the big guys behind The Bavarian and they’ve launched a campaign to donate a day’s profits from 16 of their venues in New South Wales and Queensland to support drought relief.
All profits from the day’s trade at The Bavarian restaurant in Grand Central on Sunday 26 August will be donated to Aussie Helpers, which supports Australian farming families in need of assistance.
Rockpool Dining Group Chief Executive Officer Thomas Pash said Rockpool owed much to the farming community and the Raise A Fork For Our Farmers campaign was the Group’s first step in drought assistance.
“Agriculture is the backbone of Australia and the hospitality industry,” Mr Pash said. “Farmers are our producers, suppliers, friends and peers and we want to support them and give back to our rural communities in a substantial and meaningful way.”
Myer – Aussie Helpers
Go shopping and round up to give to Aussie Helpers.
You can elect to round up your purchase at Myer to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to Aussie Helpers.
Aussie Helpers is a charity made up of volunteers who freely give their time and expertise to help farming families doing it tough. They don’t receive any government funding but rely on the generosity of the people who believe in keeping the bush alive. Donations will help with supplying groceries, personal hygiene goods, stock feed, emotional support, and face to face counselling.
