Almost 100% of rural New South Wales is either in drought, on drought watch or experiencing the onset of drought, while 57% of Queensland is classified as in drought. Farmers are facing ruin in what some are calling the worst drought in living memory, with costs of stock feed and transport spiralling.
Rotary has decided to do something to help. D9800 has a new initiative, working with Foodbank to collect all types of practical goods and treats - items that struggling communities have asked for and most particularly what the school communities have requested.
So how can our club get involved?
First step - watch this video explaining the project.
Then read the following information which gives further details: