Franchise stores in the Mr Rental network have donated more than 195 white goods valued at over $55,000 for Victorian bush fire victims.

According to general manager, Alan Payne, NQX Freight System agreed to collect and deliver the donations free of charge, from 22 stores in North Queensland down to Melbourne.

“We put the call out to our network to do whatever we could in the way of donating essential items such as fridges, freezers and washers; to help those who have lost everything regain some resemblance of their lives,” said Payne.

The items arrived at the Salvation Army this week.

“Mr Rental has also donated plasma TVs, DVD players, set top boxes, computers and XBoxes so that happiness can place despair even for a short moment amongst the families trying to rebuild their lives,” added Payne.

Renting has become an increasingly attractive option throughout Australia for families looking to maximise their cashflow by not having to purchase big ticket items outright, while ensuring they’re not denying their family’s basic needs, he said.