The Salvation Army aims to raise $38 million across Australia for the Red Shield Appeal, Australia’s largest and longest-running door knock appeal, with this year the 60th year of the appeal.
“Times are tough. We are seeing more people come through our doors every week, new families who have never done it this tough before, and people are feeling the pinch,” Salvation Army captain Ben Anderson said.
“They are skipping meals, unable to afford utility bills or medication for their kids. This is why we need your support.”
As part of the appeal, there will be Salvationist collectors at Coles, Woolworths, Benalla Grocers and the Winton Raceway over the next two weeks.
Donations can also be made online at the Digital Doorknock, with money donated on the Benalla Salvos page to be used in the Benalla region.
“The Benalla region needs your support more than ever. The Salvos are grateful for the generosity we have received over the past 60 years of the Red Shield Appeal, and we hope to see our community come together again this year as we seek to make it another 60 years,” Mr Anderson said.
All funds raised locally will remain in the local community.
To donate or volunteer for the Red Shield Appeal, head to salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS. You can also donate at any Salvos store.
