GENEROUS Worcester residents have already dug deep to help with items for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Collection bins, supplied by Worcester City Council, can be found at Warriors’ Sixways Stadium from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday for donations which will then be collected before being transported to Ukraine and Poland.
To aid the collection process and to avoid any wastage only items on the list of essentials should be donated:
Blankets
Sleeping bags and mats
Thermos flasks
Pillows
Raincoats
New underwear for men, women and children
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Shower gels, shampoos
Hairbrushes
Instant food
Instant milk for babies
Canned food
Energy bars
Wipes
Nappies
Torches and batteries
Bed linen
Sanitary products
Mayor of Worcester, Coun Stephen Hodgson, said: “As a longstanding Warriors fan I am delighted that Worcester City Council has been able to support the club’s appeal on behalf of the people of Ukraine.”
Donors for a bulk supply of cardboard boxes and packing tape which will be used to pack the essential items are also required.
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has set up an appeal to provide aid to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Visit https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal to donate.