Esperance-based charity Farmers Across Borders took to the road on Valentine’s Day weekend to gift much-needed hay to their neighbouring drought-affected farmers in Western Australia.
Supporting the effort for the third consecutive year, Jeep Australia fuelled 15 road trains loaded with donated feed as the convoy travelled from Esperance to the first feed drop-off point in Leonora on Sunday night.
On Monday the volunteers will deliver hay to recipients in Meekatharra, Murchison, Wiluna and the surrounding areas.
Farmers Across Borders co-founder Ms Sam Starcevich says Western Australia is going through a really tough time right now.
“Between the most recent Coronavirus outbreak and the fires that have travelled through Perth Hills and Yallingup, it is important to let our neighbours know that we’re here to help out,” Starcevich says.
“It’s been a hard-hitting few months for the farmers up North and we’re excited to provide them with a bit of reprieve. Fuel has always been huge expense incurred on our trips and we’re so grateful that Jeep is continuing to support our cause this year,” she says.
Jeep Australia is providing a support vehicle for the team to travel in, and fuel to fund the road trains on the trip.
“Year in and year out, Australian farmers have to face some of the toughest conditions and testing challenges. The work that Farmers Across Borders do to support our farming communities is something Jeep has been very proud to be a part of for the last three years,” Jeep Australia managing director Kevin Flynn says.
Farmers Across Borders says it still needs help to fund fuel costs for the trip. To make a donation or for more information about Farmers Across Borders, please visit https://www.jeep.com.au/farmers-across-borders.html
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