WARWICK Men's Shed have manned up to the challenge to help the community with a generous $2000 for drought-affected farmers.

The money will be made into $100 vouchers for Olsen's Produce to help farmers in need of financial assistance.

Olsen's Produce manager Ian Wallace was so touched by the action that he decided Olsen's Produce would add $500 for the vouchers.

This brings a total of 25 local farmers eased financially from the drought.

The Men's Shed recycled the generosity of our community by giving all the proceeds they made in their last garage sale.

The men make collections all over Warwick, fixing and cleaning donations for their big garage sales.

About 500 people showed up for the last garage sale, contributing the $2000 donation they made yesterday.

Men's Shed president Roy May said it took them four years to build themselves up to give back to the community.

"Our main priority is to ensure the money stays in the local area, and that every cent goes back to the community," Mr May said.

To see that the vouchers will reach the right people, the Rural Financial Council Service (RFCS) will administer who needs the help. RFCS provides a free support to rural farmers who suffer financial hardship through allowances, bank assistance and budgeting.

RFCS Warwick counsellor Ms Donna Neale-Arnold will be in charge of giving away the vouchers.

"The bank refers the farmers to us if they're property is at risk. I will distribute the vouchers on a needs basis, when it is identified through working with clients," explained Ms Neale-Arnold.

Olsen's Produce and the Men's Shed have seen the effects of the drought on farmers and believe that the anonymity is essential.

Warwick Men's Shed funds manager Neil Sims explained the delicacy of the process.

"Men usually have a problem with communicating, especially when it comes to asking for help. So it's pretty difficult for farmers to ask for assistance."