Sydney man donates toilet paper hoarded for 40 years
A Sydney man has committed to donating packs of toilet paper rolls which had been hoarded by his father since over 40 years ago.
Speaking to A Current Affair, Michael revealed his shed is packed with the goods, which have been highly coveted since cases of COVID-19 were first reported in Australia.
The stash was started by his father Sobi, who died 10 years ago. “Dad looking down right now saying, ‘See, I told you so, you are going to need those one day’, and he’s absolutely right!” Michael said.
“When he migrated here to Australia, him and mum, they came with nothing absolutely nothing. So whenever there was something on special, they would buy a lot of stock.
“So that’s basically what’s happened here and thankfully he has.”
Michael and his mother Mary are now giving away the rolls. “I thought to myself, ‘Well I’m not going to sell these, I’m not going to profit cause that’s not what dad would have wanted’,” he said.
“He would have wanted me to give these out to people in need.”
At first, Michael offered the rolls on Facebook. His post went viral and he received hundreds of messages asking for the item.
Michael said he is now limiting the giveaway to two rolls per person.
“Anyone who wants a roll or two, that’s desperate that needs it, then I’m happy to give those out Sunday morning 9am Marrickville Woolworths,” he said.
“In this time of crisis, I believe we all have to band together and share what we have.”