Better Bags is a community outreach program that distributes a bag full of really useful items to people in need. Scooter Central has recently joined as an Ambassador of Better Bags to solicit and supply a number of bags to the drive each quarter. We have a large number of people on our email list and customer base who may be in a position to support the Better Bags outreach too. Here is how to help:
So what do they do? People are asked to supply a number of items in a bag such as a Supermarket bag with a zipper that can be distributed quarterly. Right now the June Winter Program is in full swing and we are aiming to supply at least 10 bags to Better Bags to be distributed in the Sydney CBD to keep our friends on the streets as warm and dry as possible. We’ll need the items or packs delivered to us at Scooter Central by the 3rd of June so we can get them to the organisers for distribution.
The Winter Pack Item List is as follows:
- Roll-on deodorant
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- 3 /5 pack of underwear
- 5+Â pairs of warm socks
- Gloves and/or beanie
- Skin wipes
- Pads/tampons for female packs
- Roll of XL garbage bags
- 10+ large zip-lock bags
- 2+ plastic ponchos (or a raincoat if you prefer!)
- A handwritten note/card from you and/or your family
​Winter packs can take second-hand clothing items as long as they are clean and not stained/torn please, and they must fit in your pack with zip closed. Scarves, singlets and thermals are great additions that don’t take up too much space!
The packs needed are 70% male (most popular sizes L, XL) and 30% female (most popular sizes S, L)
Remember all items must fit inside your zippered bag.
If you just want to contribute a few items and not a whole bag please drop those items in to Scooter Central before June 3rd and we’ll complete a bag.
Thank you in advance to all of our generous customers and staff for supporting this initiative.