Donations from Rochdale Ukrainian Donations Hub taken to Poland-Ukraine border

Five vans fully loaded with donations for Ukrainian refugees have left for the border of Poland and Ukraine.

People across Rochdale have been donating goods to help those fleeing the conflict.

These donations have been co-ordinated by Gemma Finbarr-Smith, of Singleton’s Dance Academy, a drop-off point for the Focus 4 Hope charity.

Bury company Miller’s Vanguard provided the vans and drivers, who have travelled the full 1,600 miles to their destination. The convoy left on Monday (14 March), the streets lined with well-wishers waving Ukrainian flags.  

The goods have since arrived, with Miller's Vanguard now on the return home.

 

 

 

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (Rochdale) posted the following statement on social media: “Thank you and well done to everyone who collected, packed and sorted and to Miller's Vanguard for delivering much-needed aid.”

The Rochdale Ukrainian Donations Hub is currently only accepting the following items and donations can be made until Tuesday 22 March:

• Sleeping bags
• Toiletries
• Sanitary products
• Food
• Chocolate and sweets
• Nappies
• Blankets
• Baby milk and food
• First aid

Donations can be made between 10am-5pm Mondays-Saturdays at Chalkers, Mellor Street, OL11 5BT.