The 61st Red Shield Appeal is here and you'll see our friendly Salvos volunteers out and about.

Funds raised this week position the Salvation Army to be there for those in need in our community year-round - and our local Salvos know all too well the need.

Forbes / Parkes Corps leader Wendy Broome hears heartbreaking stories every day from people going without heating, lights at night and meals.

Donations help our local Salvos meet those needs with food hampers, food, clothing and fuel vouchers.

They'll also be ready to support families at Christmas time.

You can also donate goods to the Family Store, which is now located in the church building in Rankin Street.

Please be assured all funds raised for Red Shield Appeal in the central west stay right here.

Can you support the Red Shield Appeal? You can donate:

Outside Bernardis all week 9am - 1pm;

Outside Woolworths Forbes Saturday and Sunday 9am to 2pm;

At the Forbes Family Store Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm.

This Saturday you can also support Red Shield Appeal by heading to the Family Store between 9.30am to 3.30pm.

All proceeds from the day will support the Red Shield Appeal in Forbes.

You can also donate online by visiting salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS.