AS THE days and nights get colder, more Tasmanians are struggling to pay household bills and put food on the table.
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So it is time to band together again and support The Examiner Winter Relief Appeal.
The appeal, now in its 54th year, was launched yesterday by the editor of The Examiner, Martin Gilmour, and Launceston Deputy Mayor Jeremy Ball.
It officially runs until August 31.
Last year it raised a record $73,233.86 for Launceston charities the St Vincent de Paul Society, Benevolent Society, the Salvation Army and City Mission.
Salvation Army social programs team leader Anita Reeve said the appeal would help the organisation cope with high demand for services this winter.
``For us, we have found with people facing increased power costs, increased rent costs, loss of jobs, loss of hours, that there will be increased need this winter - we are seeing it already,'' Ms Reeve said.
``The appeal means we can really enhance services so we can provide financial support to those in need before they spiral into a crisis situation.''
Launceston Benevolent Society chief executive John Stuart said they would use funds raised to help pay power bills and buy food and nappies.
Donations to The Examiner Winter Relief Appeal can be made at the newspaper's Launceston, Hobart and Devonport offices and at businesses displaying a Winter Relief Appeal tin.
