I am working closely with Northumberland County Council to support people in Ukraine. I know that people across the county are keen to help where they are able to.
Aid providers are kindly asking for the below items. I will follow this post up with another when official drop-off points are announced.
Thank you for your support.
Personal hygiene products
- soaps, shower gels, shampoos and hair conditioners, hairbrushes
- toothbrushes and toothpaste, for children and adults
- antiperspirants and deodorants (mainly for women but also for men)
- face creams and tonics, hand creams for women.
- sanitary towels, tampons, panty liners
- larger sanitary pads for women in puerperium and nursing pads (breastfeeding pads)
- wet wipes, nappies of various sizes, tissues, cotton pads
Medical supplies
- first aid kits
- bandages, gauze and swabs, tourniquets, plasters, disposable gloves
- anti-pain, anti-fever and anti-inflammatory drugs for children and adults
- vitamins for children
- something for the cough, sore throat, stomach problems, nasal drops.
For children, to keep them occupied and distracted, to make them smile:
- colouring books and crayons/markers
- small puzzles
- small soft toys/ cuddly toys
- sweets: chocolates, bars, snacks, etc.
And also:
- baby porridge, baby rice, fruit/vegetable snacks in tubes (not jars),
-instant foods such as soups, etc.,
-long-term foods such as canned food, etc.,
-paper towels, cutlery and disposable plates
- sleeping bags, mats, blankets
- power banks, batteries, flashlights
Clothing in different sizes (please bring NEW items):
- women's and children's underwear
- cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts and tracksuits,
- thermoactive clothing
- cotton leggings for women
- women's slippers, children's and women's pyjamas
- bath towels
British Red Cross are taking financial donations
https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal