Calls for people to donate cash, not food, to help bushfire victims

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The Victorian Premier has asked if people can stop donating clothes and food to those affected by the bushfires, rather donate cash to help those in need. 9News

"So, the key message is very much about people knowing their local conditions, again, know how to access the good information to make good decisions, download the CFA emergency app, know who the broadcaster app is, use the social emergency channels."

"I know it all comes from a place of kindness and I thank everybody who's made those donations but we are getting to a point where we don't have the space or the people or the need. So far 900,000 hectares of land has been burnt out in Victoria, about 700,000 in East Gippsland and 200,000 up in the north-east.

In the northeast, temperatures could hit the late 20s in some parts, with some rainfall - albeit it likely less than 5mm - expected. Meanwhile, in Mallacoota, ADF helicopters are continuing to fly in and out, evacuating those who had elected to leave.

 

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thewomblechick And if you don't have cash?

I can understand the need for cash as it can be used in a greater capacity but not everyone can do that. Taking time to donate food and clothing is an act of kindness that also helps those feel they are contributing in some small way. Kindness is not just paper with numbers on it

Any excess would be welcomed by the homeless and disadvantaged.

Umm no!

Something is better than nothing

At least clothes and food will make it to those in need.

Sure. What do they need other than clothing and food?

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