Beds for a local family’s dogs
Bedding is one of the useful things we can share alongside food. Rebecca helped a local older couple with a soft dog bed and a raised bed for their dogs.
The family later sent Rebecca a photograph of their granddaughter relaxing with the dogs.
Pet food at Millicent Shares a Plate
Rebecca and her family set up at Millicent Shares a Plate on behalf of ARC to hand out dog and cat food to local community members.
The stall was planned around small, manageable bags that people could carry home. Wet and dry dog food, dry cat food, treats and other small items were on the list, with a dog-food or cat-food pack available while the limited supplies lasted.
It brought pet food into a community meal setting, where people were already coming together. Preparing the packs and setting up a table were the steps between a bulk donation and food someone could take home for their pet.
Rebecca post: ARC Mt Gambier Hub joining Millicent Shares a Plate · Rebecca event-day post, shared by Orphan Lamb Rescue Farm
Moving food into the region
Getting donated food to the Limestone Coast also means finding a way to transport it. For one load, Rebecca asked supporters to help raise $500 towards moving a load of essential food from Melbourne to Glencoe for local rescuers and outreach organisations.
That appeal focused on one of the costs behind the hub’s work: carrying a donation from where it is available to the region where people need it. Financial support can help with that part of the journey, alongside the businesses donating goods and the people preparing collections.
Be part of the work
Donate to support the hub, offer food or supplies, or tell us what the animals in your care need. Please arrange a collection or delivery with our team before travelling.