AN icy start to winter highlights the importance of the Winter Woollies drive, run by Northern District Community Health (NDCH).

The campaign helps stock op shops in Gannawarra and Loddon Shires with warm clothing and bedding.

It wraps up today, with Anna Beamish of NDCH pleased with the haul of woollies, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.

"We've had some lovely donations of new and seco...