03/02/2026
Hello Community!
On behalf of the volunteers from the Yankalilla Emergency Services, I just want to say a massive thank you to you all. We have received an overwhelming amount of support and donations from the community that we are working to distribute to volunteers across the fire ground. Our love for our communities is what drives us to do what we do and it has been so heartwarming to see the community share the love right back at us.
If you would like to donate (please note this is not an ask for donations) here's some ideas:
-Electrolytes (Sqwincher Qwik Sticks, Thorzt, etc)
-Wet wipes
-Bug repellent
-Tinned food (Tuna, chickpeas, beans, corn, beetroot)
-Fruit cups
-Fruit Juice boxes
-Bananas
-Sliced cheese (not individually wrapped)
-Tomatoes
-Lettuce
-Cucumbers
-Chewing gum
-John West protein bowls
-Sandwich and snack bags (resealable)
-Hamburger rolls
-Sliced meats
-Bacon
We also have a need for a-lot more Gluten Free options such as:
-GF Hamburger rolls
-GF muesli bars
-GF sliced bread
-GF wraps
-Other GF snacks
๐You can drop them off at the Supper Hall in the Yankalilla Showgrounds.
We would also like to take this opportunity to support the Deep Creek, Cape Jervis and surrounding communities who may be displaced. Here's some information from a few local businesses:
โช๏ธJesus Co Church Yankalilla - FREE FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION. Get in touch with Pastor Josh Pitman (0408 080 822) or David Todd (0432 903 509) and they will help organise food and/or accommodation in the Church for you. You can also use this email: [email protected]
โบ๏ธWirrina Cove Holiday Park - FREE ACCOMMODATION. No cabin capacity but room to park/camp. Toilets and showers available.
๐ถ๐ฑFleurieu Pet Pantry - ANIMAL FOOD/SUPPLIES SUPPORT. If you need support reach out to the Fleurieu Pet Pantry.
๐ก Allusion Farmstay and Vineyard - FREE ACCOMMODATION. Reach out to them to check availability.
There have been a number of offers for accommodation posted by members of the community in the Yankalilla, Normanville & Surrounding Areas Community Forum group on Facebook and we have a few contacts we can pass on if you require a place to stay temporarily.
We want to say a huge thank you to the above businesses/organisations for their support but also to:
- Simply Green Coastal Clean
-Yankalilla Area School
-Business Victor Harbor
-The Salvation Army
- Forestry SA
-Department for Environment and Water
-3 Angels Ministry Op-Shop
- South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service
- South Australia Police
- Yankalilla Show