Help Provide Hay & Feed for Struggling Hobby Farmers and Horse Owners!

Many small-scale and hobby farmers, as well as horse owners, are struggling to afford the basic necessities for their animals—especially hay and feed. Rising costs and unpredictable supply have left some facing impossible choices in Victoria.

I’m launching this GoFundMe to raise funds that will go directly toward purchasing hay and animal feed for those in need. The money raised will be used to:

• Buy hay and feed from reputable suppliers

• Cover delivery costs, either by direct transport (which I will do myself when possible) or through delivery services

• Support hobby farms and individual horse owners who do not qualify for larger agricultural assistance programs

This is not a business—it’s a grassroots, community-driven effort to help animals stay healthy and ensure owners don’t face these hardships alone. I will document all expenditures and distributions to maintain transparency, and I’m happy to provide updates on how funds are used.

If you’re able to help, any donation—big or small—can make a real difference. And if you know someone in need of assistance, please reach out to me directly.

Organiser: Carly Murphy, Founder of VATGFNP and Australian Recreation Union Victorian Branch Lead.

All monetary transactions will be disclosed publicly (names of recipients won’t be disclosed without their permission but region of VIC will be disclosed).

Any questions, or direct donations of hay/feed is welcomed - thank you.