Shepparton high school student Noah Moore, 13, was back at it again in the lead-up to Christmas, collecting food for the less fortunate.
It’s a tradition he’s continued for six years now, and his motivation is as inspiring as always: to help those in need.
“I always see homeless and less fortunate people around, and I just want to help them out,” he said.
Noah left donation baskets at four Shepparton businesses for the community to leave food, essentials and toys over a six-week period.
He also asked family and friends to contribute to the cause to maximise the donations for the Salvation Army to distribute.
Shepparton Salvation Army Corps Captain Karyn Wishart said the food went to their Christmas assistance program and self care and emergency relief.
“All the food is going to be used to help those who are finding it hard to find enough food for their Christmas,” she said.
It’s the sixth year Noah has collected donations for food hampers, and the second time he has co-ordinated the project himself.
“Normally I would have some help from the school but I didn’t have that this year,” he said.
Ms Wishart said collaborating with businesses meant there were more donations than previous years.
“Having the basket at the businesses allows a broader community to contribute at the business and also those that work at the business,” she said.
Noah agreed the Shepparton community had been extra generous this year.
“Normally, I wouldn’t get quite as much,” he said.
“I get close to, but this year, I got more.”