Blankets donated to Anglicare, Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Society's to donate

Raising more than $6000 through barbecues and other fund-raising events including a hole-in-one golf competition, Rotary Club of Warrnambool East, purchased 60 new blankets.

They were distributed equally between Anglicare, Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul Society's Warrnambool branches to pass onto people including those experiencing homelessness, sleeping and living in their car or single parents.

Anglicare Warrnambool volunteer Marilyn Woodward said homelessness was a growing problem in the Warrnambool area so the need for the donation was evident.

This is the second year the fund-raiser has run. In 2021, 30 blankets worth more than $3000 were donated.

Any donations of second-hand blankets are also welcomed.

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