Foster Donation and Distribution Hub Report
Location: Forster Surf Club
Date: Sunday 25th May
Stage Two – Supporting Rural and Remote Communities
Today marked a significant milestone in our emergency relief efforts as we stepped into Stage Two of the Foster Donation and Distribution Hub’s operations. The focus is now on supporting remote and rural communities still awaiting critical assistance following recent hardships.
With over 60 passionate volunteers working from the Forster Surf Club, the day began with a massive order and evolved into one of connection, care, and practical help. Volunteers not only sorted and packed essential supplies—they visited affected areas, met with locals to understand the realities on the ground, and coordinated tradespeople to restore power and hot water to commercial sites housing evacuees and food storage.
The following donations were delivered to key areas:
Cundletown
40 bedding and towel packs
12 shovels
8 heavy-duty brooms
50 food hampers
50 toiletry packs
50 sanitary packs
300L of disinfectants
20 buckets
20kg of rags
Dumaresq Island
28 solar showers
28 x 4-pack butane cartridges
2 dual-burner gas stoves
8 single-burner stoves
4 slabs of bottled water
Coopernook
50 bedding and towel packs
12 shovels
8 heavy-duty brooms
50 food hampers
50 toiletry packs
50 sanitary packs
300L of disinfectants
20 buckets
20kg of rags
15 bags of clothing (all sizes)
50 pairs of shoes
Hundreds of new socks and underwear
Children’s toys and books
Wingham
10 bedding and towel packs
20 food hampers
20 toiletry and sanitary packs
Manning Point
10 toasters
5 air fryers
3 electric frypans
2 double hotplates
9 grill plates
3 small microwaves
6 induction cookers
10 bedding and towel packs
20 food hampers
20 toiletry packs
Children’s toys and books
Dog and cat food
2 portacots
A Heartfelt Thank You
A huge thank you goes to:
Bunnings, especially Local Area Manager Ben and National Manager Deb, for their outstanding support and generosity.
Kmart Forster and BCF Forster, who continue to be strong supporters of our mission.
The many local stores and businesses that have come forward to help—we’ll be acknowledging each of you individually over the coming days.
To everyone who has made financial contributions—your donations have immediately gone towards purchasing butane cookers, gas cylinders, electrical appliances, and vital cleaning supplies.
Your support is making a real and lasting difference.
Looking Ahead – Stage Three Begins Tomorrow
Tomorrow, we move into Stage Three—collecting essential white goods, toasters, kettles, and cooking items to distribute over the coming days.
Forster Donation and Distribution Hub will be open tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM to receive donations.
Items currently needed include:
Dog beds (medium to large sizes)
Gumboots (all sizes, including many pairs of knee-high)
Butane stoves
Eskies
Batteries (all sizes)
Torches
Dog food
Mops
Cleaning gloves
Empty refillable spray bottles (for disinfectants)
Small toothpaste
Portable showers
Shovels
Heavy-duty brooms
Cooking utensils
Saucepans
Small deodorants
Large plastic containers (without lids)
Large recycling bags
Thank you to every single person, business, and volunteer who has contributed so far. Together, we’re proving the power of community in action.
We are only just getting started.