Community
5 June, 2026
Police seeking donations to help provide winter warmth to people in need
Homelessness can be tough at the best of times – but during winter it can be tougher still with temperatures often dropping below zero.
Homelessness can be tough at the best of times – but during winter it can be tougher still with temperatures often dropping below zero.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the mean minimum temperature in Bowral for the winter months of June, July and August is 3.5 degrees C, 2.1 degrees C and 3.0 C degrees respectively.
In Goulburn its even colder with the mean minimum temperature for the winter months falling to 2.5 degrees C, 1.3 degrees C and 2.0 degrees C.
However it can get much worse with the coldest day in Bowral recorded on July 11, 1971 a chilly -11.2 degrees C.
Goulburn’s coldest day was -10.9 degrees C on August 17, 1994.
It’s not those people sleeping rough who suffer – it’s also those people struggling financially and who simply can’t afford warm winter clothing.
The Hume Police District has announced that it is extending its winter warm donation drive and is asking the community to continue to give generously.
“We are asking those who are able to be part of the solution by helping to provide warmth, dignity and support to those most in need,” a spokesperson said.
As part of the drive people across the region are being asked to donate new items including sleeping bags, warm boots, socks, beanies, warm coats and winter clothing.
Along with their donation people are being to encourage to leave a small note of kindness.
“Sometimes a few thoughtful words can help someone feel supported, valued and not alone, the spokesperson said.
Donations can be dropped off until the end of June at the police stations in Young, Goulburn, Yass and Moss Vale and will be distributed through trusted friends of The Hume Police District and partner agencies who support people experiencing homelessness and hardship across the region.
“Every donation makes a difference,” the police spokesperson said.
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