Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, people across Cornwall have sprung into action in order to try to provide aid for those affected by the conflict.
Various donation points have begun to pop up across the Duchy with a number of businesses and individuals accepting donations from the public.
We've put together a list of local drop-off points where people in Cornwall can send or drop-off donations.
We'll also add to this list as and when we come across new drop-off points.
Local drop-off points include:
Falmouth Court Care Home - Barchester Healthcare
Here at Falmouth Court want to help we are happy to become a drop off point if you want to make a donation to help the Ukraine we want to help by accepting any of items that are needed and delivering them to local drop off centres!
The things needed are: Toys; Nappies; Sanitary towels; Crayons; Towels; First Aid Kits; Sleeping Bags; Hair Brushes; Shampoos; Clothing; Tooth Brushes; Bandages
Anything that you feel would be beneficial!
Just simply come to our reception at anytime.
All Saints church Bell's Hill Mylor Bridge is not accepting any more donations to the Ukrainian appeal as due to the generous reposnse it can no longer accomodate any more items.
Pavillion Ice Perranporth: Collecting items to be sent to Poland Refugee Centre by March 8.
Items required include emergency foil blankets, plasters, bandages, children's medication, small toys, clothes, pencils and paper and colouring books, milk formula powders, tinned foods.
St Ives Parish Church: St Ia Parish Church will be holding an afternoon of music in aid of the people of Ukraine on the Church Lawn from 1pm on Saturday, March 5.
Those wishing to attend are being asked to contribute to the Red Cross fund set up to provide aid for Ukraine and those fleeing the country.
Holy Trinity Church Yard: The Holy Trinity Church in St Austell will be accepting donations every day as well as holding a gathering on Saturday between 10:10am and 12pm.
The church has asked those wishing to donate to bring space blankets, bandages, water purifying tablets, band-aids, burn ointment, slings, crutches and antiseptic liquids.
Probus GP: A GP from a surgery near Truro will be sending out supplies to Ukraine and has asked any donations to be left at the surgery by Thursday, March 3.
The items requested are overstocked medical supplies such as antibiotics and painkillers and blankets.
Kilbernie Hotel, Newquay: The hotel has said it has volunteers willing to travel to Poland to bring donations of medical supplies and baby/toddler items to help Ukrainian refugees.
The hotel has also requested that any donations be dropped off by 3pm today and that they are unable to accept any more clothing due to the amount received so far.
PISC CIC, Mevagissey: Will be collecting bandages, nappies (all sizes including adults), sanitary towels, towels, first aid kits, sleeping bags, blankets, metal cups, plates, hairbrushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, torches, batteries.
All donations can be taken to The Jubilee Hall in Mevagissey between 5pm and 7pm today.
St Blazey Recycle and Reuse: Will be accepting donations of items such as thermal blankets medication, bandages, nappies (all sizes including adults), sanitary towels, towels, first aid kits, sleeping bags, blankets, metal cups, plates, hairbrushes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, torches, batteries, toilet rolls, soap, warm clothes, multi-packs of sweets
If you would like to help you can drop things off at St Blazey Recycle Reuse Resale PL24 2JH (opposite CoOp behind the Therapy shop through green gates from now (not Sunday) until Tuesday, March 8 between 10am & 3pm.
Mullion School: Will be using its car park as a drop-off space for those wishing to donate to M&E Spirit's donation drive.
The school will be accepting donations between 3:45pm and 5pm today (Wednesday).
PISC CIC, Penryn: donations are being accepted at 2 Carclew West End, Penryn TR10 8HE between 9am and 2pm and 4pm and 8pm, Mon to Fri.
- Know of a drop-off point that's not been included? Let us know by emailing editorial@packetseries.co.uk
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