Dozens of vulnerable children will receive support following a fundraiser for a charity.
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About 200 people attended a Mad Hatter's tea party in Corowa on Sunday for Tots2Teens.
The group provides care packages for young people in crisis with issues including family violence and child protection matters.
The group has handed out more than 200 packages to children containing clothes and hygiene items this year.
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The packs also include mental health information, toys, and baby items, with other packs for pregnant mothers.
Program area manager Tish Ritchens said the event had raised thousands of dollars to support the group's work.
"It's an invaluable service," she said.
"The children receive essential items to cheer up their mood.
"It just brightens their day.
"A lot of service providers that help children gain from it too.
"We get a lot of good feedback from service providers."
The event featured eight bands, a wide variety of food and colourful costumes.
Ms Ritchens said the event was family focused and had been a success, with support from volunteers.
"We haven't calculated the total yet, but we think we've made a significant contribution to Tots2Teens," she said.
"We rely on donations from the community.
"It's the first time we've held an event like this."
The group operates in Albury-Wodonga and surrounding towns.
