RED CROSS is appealing for urgent donations of unwanted summer clothing to help stock local Red Cross shops before Christmas.
In particular, ladies’ summer clothing is in hot demand, mainly dresses but anything light and in good condition is always appreciated, national marketing manager, Jayne-Anne Power said.
“The early summer weather in many parts of the country has depleted our stores of summer clothing.
“Christmas is the busiest time of the year for our Red Cross Shops,” Ms Power said.
“We need more stock in the next few weeks to cater for the many hundreds of people who’ll be coming into our stores during December to buy something special for Christmas and help a great cause at the same time.
“The proceeds from our shop sales help support people during disasters, provide daily phone calls to check on the wellbeing of isolated or elderly Australians, and prepare nutritious breakfasts for children who need a healthy start to the day.”
To donate summer clothing simply walk into a Red Cross Shop and hand your items across the counter or place them in the donation box at the entrance to each store.
Selfless volunteers are also needed at Red Cross shops, according to Warwick volunteer Kay Jones, a 10-year veteran at the Grafton Street shop.
“New volunteers are always welcome,” Ms Jones said.
