Numerous local football clubs rallied together to collect clothing, footwear, hat and toiletry items for people impacted by the Longwood
Fire. Phillips Cellars in Shepparton was the central point for donation collections, which were donated to Longwood Football Club on Saturday. Announcing the donation drive on Wednesday, by Thursday afternoon three fruit bins were full to the brim and donations paused so the Redlegs could assess the situation and what is needed next.
The donation drive also provided the opportunity to purchase local wines produced in the fire- impacted Strathbogie Ranges, including Fowles, Antcliff’s Chase and Elgo Estate, which are available for sale at Phillips Cellars at 119 Corio St, Shepparton.
