As warnings are sounded that Ukraine is on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe, consignments are set to be driven across Europe later this week. Two dog friendly coffee shops in east Belfast are filling lorries with critical donations for refugees in Ukraine, one for the people, the other for their pets. "All of us at PlayforStrays have been watching the horrors unfold in the past week in Ukraine and we have been feeling utterly helpless and didn't know how to help. Timothy and Rhoda Sloan have been living in Lutsk in north-western Ukraine since 2002. How to help people from Ukraine. We have seen a tremendous response from this community in west Belfast where people have been donating various items that are really essential to those people who find themselves in great difficulty at the minute in Ukraine, he told PA. We have been inundated with winter clothing and winter coats, were now prioritising nappies, toiletries, hygiene products and tinned food for people in these border regions. A child watches from a train carriage waiting to leave for western Ukraine at the railway station in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Carnmoney Church, 258 Carnmoney Road is also one of the local locations assisting in aid efforts. ", Northern Ireland poll suggests support for DUP is up, Jeffrey Donaldson says findings show his party is closing the gap and building support in our continuing opposition to the protocol, Cost of new Enniskillen and Omagh welcome signs hits almost 150,000, The total cost for the 11 welcome signs was almost 150,000, Coats and jumpers, all sizes (its very cold), Painkillers for children and adults, and for colds, Sterile gauze and gauze, regular and elastic bandages, Anti-diarrhoea meds and electrolyte replacement sachets. 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City Church is running the appeal alongside Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, also in Belfast. Anywhere between Belfast and Carrick really. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Owner Carol Little said: We are closely involved with local charities who are currently working on the ground in Ukraine and the borders of Ukraine and can quickly help on the ground.. Items being collected by the Polish community in Belfast . "Last night a few local Ulster Unionist politicians said they were going to do collections and were looking for drop-off points, so I said we can offer the centre.". "So at my cafe and flower shop I'm taking in donations which will be packed in a lorry and taken to Poland. Find a Location | UPS - United States In Larne, Thompsons Lighting is asking for donations. Where is my nearest drop off point? | DPD Local 50 places you can leave donations in Northern Ireland to help Ukrainian In the west of Northern Ireland, Basia Polish Shop was another to quickly get an appeal up and running. Many Ukrainians have fled to neighbouring countries, including Poland. "Donations are needed for a truck leaving for Poland on Friday. Kinga Orkisz is part of a group of Polish people organising a collection point in a Belfast warehouse. On the ground in Ukraine, two missionaries from Northern Ireland who have made Ukraine their home for two decades have said they are planning to stay and help. "If any cash donations are made on this specific appeal, we will spend every penny of it on items to go in these lorries. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. "Ukrainian people have travelled to Poland with one suitcase, or sometimes with nothing," she said. Search for a local drop off store So far, a huge 202 million has been raised, which will help provide food, water, shelter and medical assistance. Our locations offer shipping, packing, mailing, and other business services that work with your schedule to make shipping easier. If you would like to volunteer at the donations depot, you can call Support Ukraine volunteer co-ordinator Gary Morrison on 07305 325601. The protest also heard calls from Amnesty International for the Stormont authorities to step up plans to welcome refugees feeling the conflict. Items can also be left at Glynn Primary School, with any donations sought by Wednesday (March 2) lunchtime at the latest. The UN says more than half a million people have fled their homes as heavy fighting continues across the country. Click here for Northern Ireland's drop-off map. Gusberts on Belmont Rd is co-ordinating a collection for animals and Smokey Deli on Grand Parade is taking in donations for families and Ukrainian volunteers fighting invading Putin forces. In west Belfast Foodstock has expanded in recent days to collect goods for Ukraine.
