Tenambit Public School students, and staff, have donated a large pile of non-perishable groceries which will be transformed into hampers and delivered to struggling farming families across the state.

“We need to donate and help them,” year 6 student Kane Cox said.

“All of the kids here have brought in all of this food out of their cupboards and have gone to the shops just to help these guys out on the farm because they’re in drought and need to get food.”

Aishnn Luilano, who is also in year 6, agreed. 

She said the students were very aware of the unrelenting drought across NSW and felt the food drive was a way they could contribute.

She emphasised the role that farmers play in our daily lives, and said they needed to be supported. 

“They do a lot for us so this is our way of repaying them,” Aishnn said. 

“The farmers are in a drought right now and they need water to grow the crops and feed the animals.”

Principal Donna Stackman said the staff had been donating money during the week, which was going to the Buy A Bale charity. 

She praised the students for their commitment.

The Big Dry Drought Appeal, a partnership between Fairfax Media, Macquarie Radio and charity Rural Aid, is raising money to buy hay, water and groceries.