Need for Feed Disaster Relief in Pakenham, Victoria | Community organisation

Need for Feed Disaster Relief

Locality: Pakenham, Victoria

Phone: +61 459 444 111

Address: Lions Club of Pakenham, P.O. Box 132 3810 Pakenham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.needforfeed.org

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25.01.2022 After supplying us with the use of a brand new telehandler less than 3 months ago JCB Agriculture Australia and Michaels Group of Moama have replaced it with another brand spanking new one. Not that there was anything wrong with the other one other than the dust we put on it. Just time to swap it over before we put more than demo hours on it. Thank You JCB CEA. We can head into summer prepared for nearly anything.

25.01.2022 Massive thank you to the Tocumwal Golf & Bowls Club for their continued support with the loan of their trailer. Allowing us to get hampers etc to Cobargo area for farmers in need

24.01.2022 Your Drought and Fire Donations at Work. As our response to the latest drought and last summers fires is winding down and we're getting ready for whatever this summer may bring, it's time to take stock of what has been achieved, all managed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The map below, which was prepared as part of a report to our Lions District 201 V3 Convention, shows our response to requests for assistance in just the last 12 months.... In total, our response to the drought since January 2018 has seen well over 1300 truckloads of fodder worth around 12 million dollars delivered to farmers totally free of charge into all of the eastern states including Tasmania and South Australia. That is on top of more than 700 truckloads with a value of at least $6.5 million for those affected by last summer’s horrific fires. These deliveries are usually accompanied by household hampers, personal care packs, Lions teddies and toys for the kids, and food for our best mates. Every farm has at least one dog! Now about to begin our 15th. Year, we at Need for Feed take great pride not only in being managed 100% by volunteers but also this year being adopted as a national Project of Lions Australia You will see from the map that we have been able to meet approximately 85% of our requests for assistance over the last 12 months. Our aim now being a National Project, is to partner with other Lions Club and Districts to build capacity in order to better meet the needs of all the communities we wish to serve. Our group of 6 Lions members on our committee are involved on pretty much a daily basis. With nearly 200 different truck drivers taking part in 18 Hay runs over the year, a core group of 15 have completed just about every run.

23.01.2022 This year is just about 3/4 gone. Time to get your calendar for next year and support a great cause at the same time.

22.01.2022 Lions Need for Feed would like to thank Robina Lions Club, Australia for their donation.

22.01.2022 Another great idea for your Christmas gifts. House Of Avi still helping us to help farmers with $5 of each sale coming to us. Massive thank you Avi

22.01.2022 Last Hay Run for the Year. (barring fires or anything else unforeseen) A chance to make Christmas a bit brighter for those who have been through so much in the last year. ... This time back to East Gippsland, the Monaro High Plains and the Bega Valley. Drought, Fires, Pandemic, they’ve had the lot. If you have a truck and trailer and can lend a hand click here to register https://www.needforfeed.org/hay-run.html Loading up on December 4th. If you are a drought or fire affected farmer we can offer some help https://www.needforfeed.org/apply-for-assistance.html If you can spare some new season fodder or even last seasons in good condition https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html If you are in the position to make a donation and would like to support our efforts https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html

21.01.2022 Thank you Maryborough Lions Club of Victoria. Created: 16-09-2014 for your donation helping our farmers in their time of need.

21.01.2022 This Australia Day would you give up some time or maybe even some of your hard earned to help a fellow Aussie in need? The last year our farmers have had to deal with fires, a pandemic and some are still recovering from the drought. If you have a truck and trailer and can spare a few days to join our convoy to southern Queensland we’ve got more requests for assistance that need to be filled. https://www.needforfeed.org/hay-run.html... Fuel, meals and drinks covered for trucks and crew. If you can spare some funds to support our efforts https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html If you have some new season fodder or even some of last years in good condition https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html Sunday January 24th: Loading Victoria and Southern NSW meeting up at Narrandera Showgrounds Monday 25th: Road train route to Coonamble for overnight stop. Australia Day: Arrive Cecil Plains hosted by the local Lions Clubs. Some deliveries that day and following day across the region. We are a registered Covid Safe business with Victorian, NSW and Queensland governments.

19.01.2022 Here is a glimpse of what we have been up to over the last 12-18 months. If you have any spare new season fodder please click the link below: https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html... If you would like to donate to help keep the trucks rolling please click the link below: https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html

19.01.2022 Many thanks to Knight Street Multi-Age Learning for your support in collecting items for our hampers. If your in the Shepparton area and would like to donate items please contact them.

19.01.2022 Are you looking for a rewarding way to spend your Australia Day long weekend? How about making a difference in the lives of fellow Aussies who have been doing it tough, with a bunch of like minded mates? We’ve got more requests for assistance than expected, so if you’ve got a truck and trailer and can spare the time, we can find a load for you. ... Border permits are easy, we can help you with them if you’re not sure. Fuel for trucks, meals and drinks for crew are covered. Just click on the link to register https://www.needforfeed.org/hay-run.html We are a registered Covid Safe business with the Victorian, NSW and Queensland governments.

19.01.2022 Thank you so much Isle of Man Young Farmers for putting on this fundraiser for ourselves and St. Vinnie’s. Nearly 8,000 Au$ has made it to our account. This will help us to continue to help those affected by last summer’s horrific fires to get back on their feet.

17.01.2022 Have you got your 2021 calendar yet? Perfect Christmas gift for your loved one while supporting farmers in need. Click on the link on the post below.

16.01.2022 Massive thank you to Stanyer Engineering Pty Ltd for their continued support. Anyone in the Katunga area that would like to donate please contact them.

16.01.2022 Thank you very much to WIN News Shepparton for coming out to share our story.

16.01.2022 We love our volunteers and we love our donors, especially those who keep on giving year after year. Elden Oster and wife Julie, have kept on keeping on, not only giving over the past 4 years, but also organising family and friends to do the same. We would now be in excess of 35 loads of fodder that have come as a result of their generosity and that of the Maitland, South Australia community and surrounding area on the Yorke Peninsula. ... If you or someone you know are in a position to donate some new season fodder or even last years in good condition, we still have farmers in the remnants of the drought and recovering from last summer’s fires that could do with a helping hand. https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html

14.01.2022 We have trucks on the road most days of most weeks, in between hay runs, keeping up with requests for assistance from farmers in need. While many areas are recovering, a lot of farmers either lost their feed and or hay sheds in the fires or didn’t get a chance to cut any because of the drought. If you’re in a position to help with donated fodder... https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html Or to help keep the trucks rolling click here https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html

14.01.2022 Thank you House Of Avi for your continued support. Please check out their page, Avi is based in Dubbo but they do online sales as well.

14.01.2022 In between hay runs we still have trucks on the road most days of most weeks. If you are, or know of, a farming family in need, we encourage you to apply. https://www.needforfeed.org/apply-for-assistance.html... We have fodder to get you through a tight spot, food hampers and fuel vouchers, dog food and care packs. All to make a difference in the lives of those doing it tough on the land. To support our efforts https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html If you have new season or even last season fodder in good condition and can spare some https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html

12.01.2022 Proud to be able to help another community group doing awesome work.

11.01.2022 Next hay run will be back to Cobar and Broken Hill in western NSW. While it has rained in lots of places, there are still many areas who haven’t been lucky enough to be under one of the bigger storms. Most have a tinge of green but no real substance to what’s on the ground so won’t be in a position to make their own feed. ... Loading will be on Friday October 23 in northern Vic. On Saturday night we will be hosted at the Cobar Camels Rugby Club where we will fed, watered and get to sit and watch the AFL Grand Final. Sunday we do our deliveries and head for home. If you’ve got a truck and trailer and want to give us hand, and legally escape the Melbourne lockdown to watch the Grand Final with up to 50 others, click here https://www.needforfeed.org/hay-run.html If you have some fodder to donate to make a difference in these people’s lives https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html Or you would like to support our continuing efforts https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html We have registered COVID Safe business plans with both the NSW and Victorian governments.

11.01.2022 Our Need for Feed family is saddened by the news yesterday of the sudden passing of Lyn, the wife of one of our great supporters. Kevin Englefield and his boys Adam, Steven, Daniel, and other crew of Englefield K Wine Grape Services at Mildura have travelled many tens of thousands of kilometres to suppport our efforts and farmers in need. Our condolences and our thoughts are with you all at this time.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our volunteer Ange Kane on your NSW Premier’s Community Service Award. So well deserved. We’re proud to call you one of ours.

09.01.2022 Another nice message from a very grateful recipient. Thank you to all the team involved in our very timely delivery of hay. We were on our last bale at the time and we didn't know what we were to do next, as the grain supplier also had advised us that he had no more grain available. We seem to miss out on the rain every time but we know someone up there is looking out for us, evident in your help. Both my husband and I were bought to tears when we received the call from 'Saint' Mark and his gorgeous offsider Ernie that he was arriving that afternoon. (They are excellent ambassadors for your team)Thank you all so very much because you brightened our days. PS Our cows said thank you too.

09.01.2022 Ideal Christmas gifts for your loved ones while supporting our farmers in need. Our work on drought and bushfire areas hasn't stopped, especially in these trying times. If you would still like to support us with purchasing some of our merchandise, Please have a look the price is on each image and send us a msg on what you would like and we can discuss delivery. All prices exclude delivery. *** Please note and be assured due to Covid 19 that all health measures are in place when packing your purchase ***

08.01.2022 Still time to get your calendar before Christmas please click on the link in the post below

07.01.2022 At Need for Feed we’re proud to have played our part.

07.01.2022 Another nice message to our page. Hi, just wanted to say a massive Thank you to you guys. My parents received a delivery from your organization and they are so appreciative. It has been a tough few years with drought and health and this really makes a difference for them. We help them as much as we can but this year especially has been quite hard financially. I’m sure there are hundreds more people in need just like them and unfortunately worse off as well so I will be tell...ing everyone about your charity. Thanks again, best wishes and safe travels for your drivers. Ps they said your delivery driver was amazing! Great person to have on your team See more

07.01.2022 Not much can stop our deliveries. We’re out there working through everything, fire, flood, drought, and pandemic. This was today on our way back to the drought area in South East NSW. ... Hard to believe it’s so dry just a few kilometres away.

02.01.2022 Our deliveries are still happening week in week out. We still have farmers in need. If you have some of last years hay you could spare... https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html Or you can help keep the trucks rolling https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html

02.01.2022 Yes, it has rained in lots of places and drought is in retreat in many areas but not everywhere. We still have many farmers who lost their feed in the fires or never got a chance to make any because of the drought. If you have fodder to donate you can click here ... https://www.needforfeed.org/fodder-donations.html And you can also support our efforts with a donation to help keep the trucks rolling. https://www.needforfeed.org/donate.html

02.01.2022 Thank you LOCH SPORT LIONS CLUB for your donation, supporting our farmers in need.

02.01.2022 As a Lions Australia project, we at Need for Feed are both happy and proud to be able to provide transport to Cobargo and District Emergency Hay who’s funds are managed by Rotary Club of Bega to make those funds go further. The money saved will be used to purchase more hay to help more fire affected residents. #communityhelpingcommunity

01.01.2022 Thank you to The Voice Australia for reaching out to us. They are looking for people from regional areas, hopefully some of our farmers can apply. The Voice is gearing up for another exciting series and hoping to unearth some incredible Aussie singers. They are looking for people from all around Australia, from all walks of life, with any background, story or sound but are especially looking for regional and rural singers! ... From everyday people wanting a supportive environment to chase their dreams and get access to incredible mentors and coaches To semi established singers looking to build their career, find new fans or get their original music out there.... This year The Voice has a new sound take a chance and APPLY NOW @thevoicecasting.com.au putting in the scout code ‘THEVOICENEEDFORFEED’