May2014_Red Cross Shops prepare for winter chill
Red Cross Shops around Australia are appealing for donations of warm clothing and blankets to help build up their stocks ahead of winter.
General Manager for Red Cross shops, Kate Dear says “Our shops play a vital role in providing warm, fashionable and affordable clothing during winter, but to keep our stores well stocked we rely on the generosity of the public.”
“How many of us have a much loved, but seldom worn, woollen jumper lying in the bottom of our wardrobe, or a woollen blanket that we never use?
“If you have a bit of spare time this weekend why not search your cupboards for long forgotten blankets or woollen clothing, and give them a new lease of life by taking them to your nearest Red Cross Shop?”
Red Cross Shops help support the everyday work of Red Cross including disaster relief and recovery, daily phone calls to check on elderly people living alone, and nutritious breakfasts for schoolchildren who need a healthy start to the day.
To find the location of your nearest Red Cross Shop visit redcross.org.au/shops or call 1800 339 888.
