One million items for people impacted by COVID

GIVIT has facilitated the donation of over 1 million essential items and services to people impacted by COVID-19.

Since launching the COVID-19 Relief Program in 2021 following a sharp increase in COVID-related requests, GIVIT has provided assistance to 628 support organisations around the country.

NRMA Insurance and RACV joined forces in September 2021 to deliver $2 million to fund the program for two years. The program has enabled GIVIT to:

• Purchase and deliver the urgently needed items and services that people and community groups impacted by the pandemic request.
• Promote the program to encourage donations and fund requests.
• Onboard more support organisations to the GIVIT platform, empowering them to request what they need, when they need it.

Through the COVID-19 Relief Program, GIVIT recently assisted a young family in regional New South Wales. The family has four children, all under five years old, one of whom has a chronic medical condition requiring regular medical appointments in Newcastle.

COVID-enforced lockdowns left the parents unemployed. GIVIT provided the family with $400 worth of groceries and $100 worth of clothing vouchers to help with the financial burden during this tough time.

In Western Sydney, GIVIT helped a mum and son impacted by domestic violence. After escaping the situation with no possessions, this family was left temporarily homeless after a COVID diagnosis left mum unable to work. 

The family eventually secured a rental property, and GIVIT provided the family with a new microwave, and a $300 voucher to assist with furnishing their new home.

The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt. The pandemic has exacerbated the stress on our most vulnerable, especially communities recovering from the compounding impacts of natural disasters; First Nations communities in need; and families from low social economic backgrounds dealing with lockdowns and extended unemployment.

The list below shows what's needed right now by organisations supporting people experiencing hardship. You can donate an item or service, FUND an item or service, or donate directly to the appeal.