"So many of these animals have been impacted by not only the fires but the record-breaking drought that has caused severe food shortages for all the bird and animal species; beekeepers are having to take their hives out of the district due to lack of pollen and nectar," FAWNA president, Meredith Ryan said.

"FAWNA put out a call for help and the public response has been tremendous," Mrs Ryan said.

She said FAWNA was now in a position to arrange some wildlife food supply collection points where the public could pick up pellets, favoured by kangaroos, wallabies and birds, and also some wild bird seed.

"We expect to have this program rolling out over the coming weeks once the major roads are open and the ordered supplies can be shipped to the area.

"After the Pappinbarra fires several years ago FAWNA was able to use community donations to provide a local wildlife food collection point for several months while grass and leaves grew back."

International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the The Rescue Collective donations of product and goods ensured immediate treatment to burned animals was possible.

Long term weather forecast predict drought conditions will prevail at least until the end of January.

In the meantime providing water for wildlife is a way the community can help animals suffering unprecedented shortages.

FAWNA is encouraging everyone to put out shallow containers of water for the wildlife.

These containers should be cleaned and replenished regularly and should contain rocks or some means of escape so no animal can drown or get caught.

New plastic cat litter trays, old baking dishes, plastic 10 litre water containers and small drums cut in half are all cheap and easily accessible containers for the wildlife.

Safety is paramount so providing shallow containers or some means of escape is important.

Mrs Ryan said there hadn't been huge numbers of wounded animals needing care; volunteers had been able to manage the situation with assistance from local vets and organisations which have supplied appropriate burn treatments.

Port Macquarie's Koala Hospital emergency teams has spearheaded searches for all wildlife and the two koala groups in the region have been run off their feet with koalas which are usually the most fire-affected wildlife species, she said.

It's just fabulous we have so many people in our community that care for our wildlife and want to do what they can to help them - it is heartwarming and makes our job that much easier."

For all wildlife rescues in the Mid Coast, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Kempsey shires call FAWNA or for koalas the numbers below and to donate to the wildlife food project or for more information on FAWNA's work with wildlife go to www.fawna.org.au

FAWNA's 24 hour rescue hotline on 6581 4141

Koala Hospital - Port Macquarie - 6584 1522

Koalas In Care - Taree - 6552 2183.