The business is one of 26 throughout Launceston city so far registered as a donation point for The Examiner’s Mission Possible appeal. 

Launched last week, the campaign has a goal to collect 30,000 items for City Mission between March 26 and May 6. 

Ms Dolbey said after the success of last year’s appeal, the newsagency was happy to get behind the “worthy cause” a second time around. 

“It is just really nice to think that you are helping someone less fortunate,” she said. 

“We took part in the appeal last year and had a great response from our customers.

“We have only had our donation box out for a week, but hopefully our customers will show their support again.

“Every little bit helps, as the say.”

The Mission Possible campaign is a combined effort of Fairfax Tasmania to help Northern Tasmanians in need, with The Examiner and The Advocate each hoping to collect 15,000 items. 

Since launching Launceston’s City Mission has already received over 100 donated items. 

Fundraising and Marketing Manager Vanessa Cahoon said is was wonderful to see the community already showing its support. 

“It is still very early days, but I think this is a really strong start to the campaign,” she said. 

“What we are really hoping for are items that have a long shelf life.

“But people can think outside the box a little bit.

“Items for kids lunchboxes in particular are very helpful at this time of year. 

“So things like muesli bars and snacks, but also pastas and sauces. 

“Something as simple as macaroni and cheese is always very popular with our clients.”

City Mission is also seeking donations of pharmaceutical goods, toiletries or items that support women with babies.

About 3000 families in the North and North-West received assistance as part of the first campaign held last year, with more than 20,000 items collected during the 2017 appeal.

A range of businesses, schools, community groups and sporting clubs are currently registered as donation points across the city.

Registration forms can be found at here.