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Paul T Smith

Falkirk area donation bank set up to help the people of Ukraine

A Falkirk woman is helping set up a donation bank for people in Ukraine as Russia continues invading the country.

Ania Sandland is working along with the Hope Hub in Denny as they try to get as many valuable items they can over to those most in need.

They’re looking for things like painkillers, including painkillers for children and babies, bandages, tinned food, sleeping bags and military boots.

Ania is also asking on the hunt for volunteers to help pack boxes.

All donations will then be passed to Szkocja Pomaga Ukrainie, a group on Facebook, who have organised for lorries to leave for Glasgow and Edinburgh and travel to the Polish border.

Speaking to Falkirk Live, she said: "The events in Ukraine are just tragic. It's really, really bad what is going on over there at the minute.

"Everyone is being upset by the scenes over there. It's important we stand with Ukraine and show them solidarity.

"This is why we need the community to come together and help - we will accept anything new or old - as long as it's in good condition.

"What we need most is baby bottles, baby food and medicine. All this of course needs not to have been opened.

"Anyone can also come along and help up. all you need to do is get in contact with the Hope Hub."

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