Dozens of volunteers travelled in a convoy from Sydney to deliver much-needed goods to drought-stricken farmers.
Thirty cars made the 400-kilometer journey on Saturday from Sydney to Yeoval, south of Dubbo, to provide relief to farmers.
An Indian Australian Amber Tandon was inspired to help the farmers after seeing several heartbreaking stories of despair endured by farmers.
“It was heartbreaking to find in the news that Australian farmers are struggling to cope with drought-like conditions in Dubbo and adjoining areas,” he told SBS Punjabi.
The families joined a social media call for ‘drought-help’ by a Sydneysider Sergey Antonov and three of his friends.
Mr Tandon told SBS Punjabi that the convoy of more than thirty cars was loaded with canned food, cereals, coffee, toiletries and four trailers carrying more than 1000 litres of water.
“We along with some like-minded friends from the areas of Parramatta, Westmead, and Macquarie Park wanted to help drought-stricken farmers,” he said.
“We are really thankful to the contributors who helped us collect groceries and some other day-to-day necessities. We wish to do more to support people who are the backbone of this country."
The convoy is driving 200km to reach farmers in drought-stricken NSW. Source: SBS News
