The appeal will be held locally on Sunday.

“We will be meeting at The Salvation Army in Nambucca St, Macksville from 8:30am on the Sunday morning and will supply lunch, a certificate and a voucher to McDonalds,” Salvation Army spokesman, Major Bruce Harmer said.

“Anyone who can organise a bunch of friends or family members to collect for us can ring us on 6568-2353 and leave their details.

“Our Appeal Goal this year is $17,000,” he said.

The money raised from the Red Shield Doorknock, now in its 51st year, will help finance The Salvation Army’s vast network of high quality social services. 

“The Salvation Army has always been there to support people in need, whether it’s through our recovery programs for people suffering from addictions, emergency relief for victims in times of crisis, financial counselling for families in poverty or accommodation support for victims of abuse and homeless persons,” he said.

“Our services are wide ranging and the Red Shield Doorknock ensures that we can continue to address the underlying factors that affect the most vulnerable and marginalised people in society and help them get back on their feet.”

The Salvation Army is calling on Australians everywhere to participate in the Red Shield Doorknock, to help reach the national fundraising goal of $8 million. 

The overall goal of The Salvation Army Red Shield Doorknock is to raise $74 million across Australia this year.

Major Harmer says The Salvation Army would not be able to deliver its high quality services without the support of the Australian public.

“For the Doorknock to be successful The Salvation Army needs the support of thousands of people across the country,” he said.

“By giving just a few hours of your time or donating financially to the Red Shield Doorknock, you can help The Salvation Army provide assistance to Australians doing it tough and give hope to where it’s needed most this year.”