Life FM and their amazing Adelaide community of listeners and supporters have been able to had over 80 Buddy Blankets to the Arndale Salvation Army to be given to those experiencing homelessness.

Buddy Blankets are made from discarded chip packets and are light, warm, sustainable, and waterproof.

The goal for this year was 75 blankets with the Life FM Roadies able to exceed that as well as hand over an extra 250 foil blankets, 40 pairs of gloves, 27 beanies, 12 pairs of socks, 3 scarves and 3 pet mats.

The Buddly Blanket project involved many hands helping over 5 main workshops, and smaller teams working behind the scenes at the Life FM studios over an eight-week period. Every blanket was lovingly hand-made, and included encouraging messages and bible verses to offer hope and comfort to those struggling.

Major Gaye Fay from the Salvation Army said there has been an increase in people asking for assistance due to homelessness, adding:

“I think the concept amazes people, particularly when we explain how they are made, and so people are coming in looking for them. I think with the messages of hope on the blankets, they are speaking into people’s lives, and I believe they are making a difference.”

Sponsored by Second Chances, this initiative was an example of Adelaide coming together to assist others, using the humble chip packet.