Starts 26 October 2026

The Red Bag Appeal is coming soon

Every Christmas, thousands of Queenslanders face the season without the essentials many of us take for granted. Soon, you'll be able to help fill a Red Bag with food, everyday necessities and hope for people doing it tough.

Get ready to  gift joy  this Christmas

By donating or filling a Red Bag with Christmas items like toys, decorations and special treats, you can help us bring the warmth and joy of the festive season to Queensland households.

Gift a virtual bag

Your contribution goes a long way in providing a Red Bag to someone in need.

Fill a Red Bag

Collect a Red Bag from one of our selected locations and fill it with Christmas goodies.

Gift your time

Volunteer at our charity gift wrapping station at Westfield Chermside or help pack Red Bags.

Fill a Red Bag  with joy  this Christmas

How does it work?

1. Collect your bags

From Monday 26 October, collect a red bag or box from a registered Storage King location or WMQ service.

2. Fill your bags

Fill your bag full of Christmas essentials and goodies, or purchase a ‘virtual bag' (donate the cost of a bag).
Need inspiration? Download the shopping list. 

3. Return your bags

Drop your filled bags back to a registered Storage King location by Wednesday 18 November.

4. Red Bags are collected

Red Bags are then picked up from all Storage King locations and taken to our warehouse.

5. Checked or re-packed

Our group of amazing corporate volunteers check all bags and repack if needed. We'll make sure every bag has an equal amount of essentials and goodies for Queenslanders in need. Click here to express interest.

6. Distribution to community

From Monday 7 December, Red Bags are distributed through several WMQ services throughout the Christmas period, including our Brisbane Relief Hub in Fortitude Valley, bringing hope and joy to those who need it most.

Opportunities are available for a range of corporate sponsorships of the Red Bag Appeal.

Please contact the fundraising department on 07 3621 4365 or email fundraising@wmq.org.au to find out how your organisation can get behind this great initiative.

Spread the word

Share this page with family, friends and work colleagues. Every share, mention, and donation brings us closer to our goal this Christmas.

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