As the Russian aggression against the people of Ukraine continues, a number of donation hubs have been established across Northern Ireland, where people can donate items that will be transported to help those people and families impacted by the war. Locally in Ballymena two donation hubs have been set up and will be grateful for any of the items on the list below.
Dr Monika Tobolska and Joanna Tobolska-Walczuk from Rockfield Medical Centre (beside the school), explain:
“Due to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine we will be organising an emergency collection of the most needed items for the war refugees."
“Lots of people, often with small children, are fleeing to the eastern border of Poland, near our hometown Lublin. We will be linking with the refugee centres located in and nearby. Any help will be very much appreciated.”
Should you wish to donate an item, your child can leave this in the assembly hall tomorrow (Monday), Tuesday or Wednesday.
• Clean blankets, bed clothes, sleeping bags
• Personal hygiene goods
• Towels
• Ready to eat canned food not requiring heating or further cooking)
• Nappies
• Milk powder for babies
• Dressings, bandages (factory packed)
• Warm socks, new underwear (male, female and child)
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, antiseptic hand gels/sprays etc)
• Toilet roll and paper towels, sanitary towels, wet wipes
• Paper plates, cups, single use cutlery etc.
• Dry food (fruits, nuts, crackers, cornflakes, rice crackers etc)
• Coffee, tea, salt, sugar
• Bottled water, juices and other beverages
