A TRUCK full of food hampers, gumboots and toys is bringing Christmas cheer to embattled south-west dairy farmers.
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With the help of several businesses and the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners, Lions Clubs members from Murray River communities of Barooga, Strathmerton and Katamatite visited Mortlake and Warrnambool on the weekend, delivering parcels and goodwill.
The Burrumbuttock Hay Runners are supporting the Lions Clubs of Barooga, Strathmerton and Katamatite to deliver Christmas hampers to farmers across Victoria.
Barooga Lions Club president Linda Ryder said the aim was “to take a bit of pressure off” struggling dairy farmers.
“It’s about spreading Christmas cheer and letting them know they’re not alone,” Ms Ryder said.
“Farmers are the backbone of this country and if we don’t look after them we’re screwed.”
(from left to right) Mark Ryan of Katamatite, Mandy Hawke of Ritchies IGA Cobram, Linda Ryder of Barooga, Archie Howden of Strathmerton, and Peter Edwards of the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners.
