A number of collections of essential items for Ukrainian refugees are now taking place around the county.
Donegal people are being asked to donate items and toiletries which will be shipped to those fleeing war-torn Ukraine.
As reported earlier, a collection is taking place in Letterkenny as part of an effort by members of the Polish community in Strabane.
Thousands of people are fleeing Ukraine into Poland, some waiting several days to do.
The Polish shop, ‘Basia’, in Strabane (beside Ulster Bank) is organising the campaign.
They are collecting essential items until Friday, March 4.
Anyone who wants to contribute to the Letterkenny collection can contact Karolina on 0860799055.
Alternatively, you can call in and drop off the following items to the Basia shop in Strabane.
Another drop-off point has been set up at the An Craoibhin Centre in Termon, where donations are being accepted up until 6pm on Wednesday.
The centre is open from 8am to 8pm and can be contacted on 07491 19988.
All the items from the above collections will be transported to Cavan from where they will be taken to the Refugee Centre in Rzeszów, Poland.
In the south of the county, meanwhile, a collection is taking place at the Sami Swoi Ksaw Polish shop in Bundoran.
The organisers there can be contacted on 086 239 2698 or via the Sami Swoi Ksaw Facebook Page.
The following essential items are needed:
*shampoos, soaps, deodorants, shower gels
*toothbrushes, toothpastes
*baby essentials – baby wipes, nappies, baby oils, baby milk bottles, formula for babies
*cupboard food
*warm socks
*shower slippers for women, kids
*baby food pouches
*blankets, sleeping bags, towels, bedding
*band aids, bandages, painkillers, sanitary pads, tampons
*flasks, toys, sweets
*dog/ cat food
*cardboard boxes.
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