'Don't ease up' message from Telford mercy mission woman
A Telford woman who has been on a mercy mission to help Ukranian refugees and continues to collect supplies for them has urged people 'not to ease up.'
Magdalena Benadda, part of the Help Ukraine Telford group, said supplies are still needed, with another mercy mission to the Polish/Ukraine border planned
The Lawley resident said after the initial push when the Russians invaded Ukraine 50 days ago, there has been a decrease in donations, although they are still being made.
Telford welcomed its first two Ukranian families this week but collections for those who are still there and waiting, or unable to come over, are still needed.
Magdalena said: "In particular tinned and baby food, medication such as cough medicine, headache tablets and basic clothing from jeans to underwear are needed,
"People have been amazingly generous but the problem isn't going away, it is probably going to get worse in the next few weeks, so a continual flow of these products is needed."
The Shropshire Star reported in March how Magda went on a 'Mercy Mission' to the border after help from the landlord and regulars at The Plough Inn, Wellington, as well as a number of businesses and individuals in the area.
To donate items to the Ukraine fund, visit the Old Cow Shed next to Simply Fires, Astol Farm, Shifnal, Monday from 3-5pm, Wednesday 11am-2pm and 3pm-5pm, Friday 11-2pm and 3pm-5pm, and Saturday 11am-2pm
