The Orange City Council initiative to provide firewood for families in need is returning for another year. After a successful initial roll-out last year, the ‘Woodbank’ scheme is back in operation and just in time for the pre-winter chills!

Orange City Councillor Glenn Taylor explained, “Woodbank was well-received last year and I’m pleased that’s back again as temperatures start to drop. Council is funding the scheme with $10,000 and it was great to see that community members have also donated $700 to help out.” 

“Local wood suppliers will again also be involved. They’ll be delivering $100 worth of wood to local families in need.” 

The program will operate from the FoodCare Orange organisation operating out of its building at 142 March St, as well as Orange City Council’s Community Services Centre at 286 Lords Place.

Mr Taylor continued, “Woodbank will operate in much the same way as last year. FoodCare has an established way of offering support to families in need. Families are already going to FoodCare, and there they’ll get the groceries they’ll need to help them through what’s a tough time. They’ll also be able to get a delivery of firewood.

“When a family asks for firewood at the FoodCare office or the Community Services Centre, there’s a simple form where people can supply their details and provide concession, pension or Centrelink reference numbers. Staff will take their details and arrange for a load of wood to be delivered. It can usually be delivered in as little as three days.” 

For more information please contact Foodcare on 0447 577 884