Thanks to all readers of the blog who took the opportunity to make donations through the collection initiative made by residents of Monks Eleigh.
I understand from Kathy Haddow, one of the organisers, that blog readers responded not just with donations but also with help in sorting out the clothes etc. Although the hall was only available for a week a good quantity of warm clothing and bedding was collected from generous donors.
The donations went to the Red Cross who will raise funds from selling some of the clothing (all money to go to Syria). The organisation has also be meeting refugees at ports and airports, kitting them out, and giving them vouchers to use in Red Cross shops.
Apparently some charities are not taking donations of clothing etc but I understand that the Red Cross is continuing to welcome such items. It is therefore not too late if you have something to offer!
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