BALLARAT'S biggest morning tea raising funds for East Timor emergency relief was launched on Friday at Bunnings Warehouse.
Tea For Timor!, to be held on Thursday, is a way for businesses to help support families left homeless after the recent crisis in East Timor.
Ballarat Friends of Ainaro Community Committee chairman Des Hudson said thousands of East Timorese families had their homes destroyed or been forced into refugee camps
"Many people are struggling to get access to basic necessities, so assistance is urgently needed," he said.
"Community members can enjoy morning tea on Thursday by getting together as a work place or social group, and putting money into a donation bucket."
Bunnings Warehouse has donated 70 buckets for Tea for Timor! donations.
Bunnings complex manager Justin Catley said it was a cause to definitely "jump on board with".
`'Many businesses are getting involved, so we have donated the buckets and will hold a morning tea," he said.
Collection packs are available by contacting Chris Bluett on 5336 6625 and Coral Hiscock on 5336 6614.