A convoy of trucks from Rapid Relief Team, an organisation that supports communities in need, will begin the 700km journey to Ruffy on Wednesday, February 25.
The trucks will carry 115 tonnes of galvanised fencing wire, set to support fire-affected farmers in the Ruffy region.
On Thursday, February 26, the wire is expected to be delivered at the Farmers Community Connect event, happening from 7am to 1pm at Ruffy Hall for farmers that have registered their attendance and their families.
Rapid Relief Team general manager Mick Dunn said, as well as going home with donating fencing supplies, farmers would be able to share a meal with others going through similar challenges and connect with rural support services on site.
“RRT has seen firsthand the devastating impact of the Longwood fire on Ruffy, as our volunteers were working around the clock to provide meals to frontline responders,” Mr Dunn said.
“Farmers have lost livestock, paddocks, sheds and other essential assets like machinery, and it’s going to be a long and challenging recovery – which can also take a huge mental toll.
“That’s why RRT wanted to do our bit to help the community as they rebuild and to remind them that they aren’t in this fight alone.”
This will be the 35th Farmers Community Connect event since 2018, with the non-profit supporting about 5800 Australian farmers who have been impacted by fire, flood or drought.
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