IN SHORT:

*Elders Deniliquin is accepting rural product donations including dogfood, fencing supplies and chaff for bushfire-affected communities

*Cash donations cannot be accepted but purchases can be made in store for products to be donated

*The Deniliquin branch will organise freight to get donated supplies to communities in need

 Elders Deniliquin has opened its doors as a collection point for rural supplies destined for communities recovering from the recent devastating bushfires that have torn through parts of regional Australia.

The Albert Street branch is accepting donations of essential rural products including dogfood, fencing supplies and chaff, with the business organizing freight to transport the goods to affected areas. The initiative comes as rural communities across the firegrounds face the massive task of rebuilding infrastructure and caring for livestock that survived the blazes.

While the branch cannot accept cash donations, community members wanting to contribute can make purchases in store specifically for donation purposes. This ensures that the most needed supplies reach the communities requiring assistance while maintaining proper records of all donations.

The collection point addresses a critical need in bushfire recovery efforts, as many affected properties require substantial quantities of rural supplies to begin the rebuilding process. Fencing materials are particularly crucial as landholders work to restore boundary fences and create safe paddocks for livestock, while animal feed supplies help sustain cattle and sheep through the recovery period when pastures have been destroyed.

For residents across region who want to support their fellow rural communities, the Deniliquin location provides a central location. The branch's commitment to organising freight removes a significant barrier to donation, as transporting bulk rural supplies can be prohibitively expensive for individual donors.

Anyone wishing to contribute or requiring further information can contact the Elders Deniliquin branch on 03 5890 5100 or speak directly with Jarrod Gray on 0439 131 408. The branch is located at 351 Albert Street, Deniliquin.