Willie Nelson’s farm aid

20-09-2008 00:01

The farming charity organisation founded by Willie Nelson is to hand over $30,000 (£16,200) to the families worst hit by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.Farm Aid bosses will hand over cash and supplies to those struggling in Texas and Louisiana. Nelson, a native Texan, announced the grants on Thursday. Farm Aid is America's longest-running benefit concert. It has raised more than $30 million (£16.2 million) since its first show in 1985. The organisation's next concert will be held in New England on Saturday.