The five trucks were carrying 250 bales of hay between them, bound for Lake Cargelligo, and stopped in Hardinge St, Deniliquin last Friday.
The bales have been donated by farmers in Trentham, Victoria and are being hauled by drivers who are volunteering their time.
Travelling with the truck drivers and farmers was Australian Country Music Hands of Fame artist Donna Fisk, who coordinated a concert and art show to be held once the convoy reached Lake Cargelligo.
She was joined on stage by Lake Cargelligo musician Dr Fish, while works from artists Rose Wilson and Daniel Butterworth were exhibited and auctioned.
The art works each depicted rural scenery of Trentham or Lake Cargelligo.
Ms Fisk said the lunch stop in Deniliquin allowed the volunteers to view the newly opened transport memorabilia museum at The Depot.
‘‘The Depot has been very generous on our hay run,’’ Ms Fisk said on Friday.
‘‘The team at Purtills have been very very generous with fuel and coffees.’’
Ms Fisk said she had initially planned to raffle off a load of hay, until farmers of Trentham heard more about what she was trying to accomplish and joined in on the effort.
‘‘There’s also about another 80 to 90 large bales back in Trentham waiting to be brought up,’’ she said.
‘‘It’s just about getting together all the trucks, the drivers are giving up their time for this so hopefully we can do another run soon.
‘‘No one’s making anything out of this which gives you this warm fuzzy feeling as well.
‘‘A bunch of our local farmers have given what they could after giving so much already in the recent bushfire disasters.’’
Ms Fisk said it was important for people to realise that while the bushfire crisis is easing and widespread rain is being experienced, rural areas are still in need of help.
‘‘Although the bushfire disasters have stopped, the drought still continues and there are still lots of people out there willing to lend a hand to those who still struggle.’’
14°C