By Dominique Tassell
Granite Belt locals have come together to help out their neighbours, sending relief down to Casino in the Northern Rivers.
The Lindsay Brothers donated the use of their truck to transport the items, coordinated by Shane Wilkins.
There were various donations of fruit and vegetables included in the donation, and an anonymous donation of round bales.
Granite Belt Water Relief sent down 40 bins of bottled water as well.
One of the locals involved in the project stated that Southern Downs Regional Council Mayor Vic Pennisi “was instrumental in coordinating it all as well”.
How locals can help
While the donation of goods is helpful, locals should be mindful of exactly what is needed.
Elly Bird, the coordinator of Resilient Lismore, urged people to be considerate about what goods they donate.
The Lismore Government has urged those interested in helping to donate to the Lismore Flood Fund by direct bank transfer.
The bank details are:
Name: Lismore City Council – Flood Fund Account
BSB: 062 565
Account: 10864633
You can also donate money to the Echo Northern Rivers 2022 Flood Donation appeal by going to gofund.me/34d0f7b2
Food Relief Cook Up is also accepting donations to help them feed those affected by the floods. You can donate at gofund.me/4bd8679f
