Whitby residents urged to donate items to help aid Ukrainian refugees

People in Whitby are being urged to donate aid to help Ukrainian refugees.

Caedmon College is holding the appeal as a former staff member there will be delivering it all on Thursday as he drives to the Polish Ukrainian border.

The school is looking for:

Personal hygiene products

• soaps, shower gels, shampoos and hair conditioners, hair brushes

• toothbrushes and toothpaste, for children and adults

• antiperspirants and deodorants

• sanitary towels, tampons, panty liners

• wet wipes, nappies of various sizes, tissues, cotton pads

Medical supplies

• first aid kits

• bandages, gauze and swabs, tourniquets, plasters, disposable

• Calpol

For children

• colouring books and crayons/markers

• small puzzles

• small soft toys/cuddly toys

Also

• baby porridge, baby rice, fruit / vegetable snacks in tubes (not jars)

• instant foods such as soups, etc

• sleeping bags, mats, blankets

• hot water bottles

• power banks, batteries, flashlights

Clothing in different sizes (please bring NEW items):

• women's and children's underwear

• cotton T-shirts, sweatshirts and tracksuits

• thermal clothing

• cotton leggings for women

• bath towels

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