Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison is tapping into the generosity of Maitland residents by using her Elgin Street office as a collection point for donations in support of local Rural Fire Brigades.
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Ms Aitchison said her office had fielded many calls, emails and messages from people in recent weeks who wanted to help support the brigades, and their volunteers, during the worst fire season in living memory.
"Our Rural Fire Brigades are so busy keeping us, and our properties, safe that they simply cannot spare people to collect much-needed donations," Ms Aitchison said.
"My office will serve as a collection point and I will deliver the donations to brigades in our community.
"Our firefighters are working incredibly long hours in brutal heat. The fire trucks must be provisioned with enough resources to feed and hydrate crews for up to 12 hours."
Ms Aitchison's office is located at 2/12 Elgin Street, Maitland.
People can choose to donate money or groceries in support of the drive, and she will deliver the donated items to the Thornton, Maitland Vale, East Maitland, Bolwarra-Largs and Lochinvar Rural Fire Brigades. The following items are very useful:
- 600ml water bottles;
- 200ml long-life full cream and lactose-free milk;
- 600ml electrolyte drinks such as Powerade or Gatorade;
- Sqwincher electrolyte sachets or similar;
- instant coffee sachets;
- non-perishable foods in individual serving sizes (peaches, spaghetti, nut bars etc).
Cash donations can be deposited at any Westpac.
