Dumfries-based charity Massive Outpouring Of Love – D&G Refugee Action is sending a convoy of vehicles loaded with donated items for Ukraine on Tuesday.
After a major appeal for gifted items the volunteers called a halt this week to goods donations while they worked to pack all the items they expect to send on the convoy.
They have been given use of a depot at Marchmount Drive, by Dumfries and Galloway Council, for a month to sort and pack aid for the Ukrainian refugees in Europe.
A spokesperson for the charity said that after attending a meeting of the UK refugee charities it was confirmed that “there is very little demand for clothing at present and there isn’t expected to be much for the foreseeable future”.
They said: “We will, therefore, not be sending much clothing with this convoy.
“The good news is that, because we have been cautious and packed carefully as we’ve gone along, we can be very sure that what we are sending will actually be wanted.
“Of course, we still have a lot of good donations which we will be packing to get them ready for storage ahead of possible shipment to other parts of the world – places where the items are needed.”
The spokesperson added: “We can’t be sure at the moment what will be needed where – including here in the UK.
“We are really grateful to everyone who’s collected aid, donated time and/or money.
“Although the news continues to be really awful and it’s really hard to watch it’s been completely overwhelming, healing and heart-warming to see so many people come together to help.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
For more information on the fundraising by MOOL, see www.mool.scot/donations-wed-love
