ABERDEEN NEWS — Farmers in the Aberdeen district have been blessed to be the recipients of two consignments of fresh fodder in the last few weeks from Gift of the Givers.
About two weeks ago, when the organisation was helping out the farmers in Sutherland, they received a plea from Aberdeen farmers for help.
On a cold and misty morning last Thursday, 88 bales were delivered to Aberdeen, and on Monday (which coincided with the 26th anniversary of the organisation), they brought a further 40 bales, to help those who missed out on the first donation.
After the first delivery, Aberdeen farmer Brian Geard expressed his heartfelt thanks to the organisation on their facebook page, on behalf of all the farmers in the Aberdeen district.
“We would like to thank all at Gift of the Givers, all the farmers involved in organising and donating feed, and all the people involved in the transport of the fodder to us. We are tremendously grateful for the fodder, but above all, it is the hope that gives us the strength to get up in the morning and carry on. I believe that with the help of our Lord God we can make a positive impact on this nation.”
Ali Sablay, a spokesperson for Gift of the Givers, told the Advertiser that they see the need increasing day by day, and give as much support as possible to the agricultural sector. “We realise the importance of the agricultural economy,” he said. “If we can save a farmer, we save not only his family, but all his workers and their families, and the whole community”.
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