Vinnies stores on the Central Coast are asking residents to support a statewide appeal to help those across northern NSW who have been impacted by the recent cyclone.
“Vinnies will be supplying food, clothing, household goods, and other everyday necessities to people who’ve been evacuated from their homes or are impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred,” St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Wyong Cluster Manager Dana Allen said.
“These are communities that Vinnies NSW already has a big presence in across our members, services and retail outlets.
“We’re urging people who want to help to not drop or send donations into impacted regions as unrequested donations can hamper recovery efforts.
“At the moment, the best way to help is through financial donations.
“As you can understand, disasters complicate moving goods around and cash donations help us respond to the immediate needs of the people we assist.”
Thousands of people are without power and/or have been forced to evacuate.
The Vinnies NSW Disaster Appeal is asking for generous donations to assist with the immediate response, as well as long-term recovery.
St Vincent de Paul NSW CEO Yolanda Saiz said many of those impacted were still recovering from flooding in previous years.
“The Society has always been on standby to help Australian communities in times like these,” she said.
Donations can be made by calling 13 18 12, at www.vinnies.org.au/nswdisasterappeal or at any Vinnies NSW Shop.
All donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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