Nell's Pantry receives local business support in time for Christmas

Members of Century 21 Forbes donated seven boxes filled with a variety of items for the free pantry for farmers.

Tara Kelly, from Century 21, said they donated the items because Nell's Pantry is a worthy cause and helping farmers is close to all of their hearts as everyone in the office has a connection to them.

Ms Kelly said that farmers usually provide for the community and they wanted to give back to them in their time of need.

The team at Life Pharmacy Forbes were able to donate two baskets full of supplies from the pharmacy with the help of customers.

Customers were given a discount on products that they were buying if they were planning on donating it to Nell's Pantry.

Nell's Pantry volunteer, Caroline Wells said the donations go to help so many farming families this Christmas and gives them the ability to choose what they need.

Mrs Wells said they are very grateful for all of the donations to the Pantry by Life Pharmacy and Century 21.

"We just want to thank everyone who's donated to Nell's Pantry. We're just so grateful."

Nell's Pantry was opened in May and aims to support farmers doing it tough due to the continuing drought conditions. The pantry was established by a bequest and is expanding each week with donations.

The pantry is open each Tuesday from 1pm to 3.30pm. Farming families are encouraged to come in and fill two reusable shopping bags of items for free.