Action 21 helps the Rotary Club to help Haiti
The tragic earthquake in Haiti has prompted various means of donations, but did know you can help locally…
Times in the recession are hard and if you can’t afford to donate cash to help the people of Haiti- DON’T WORRY.
The Royal Leamington Spa Rotary club are urging people to bring certain items to the Recycle Warehouse which is run by Action 21, where supply boxes can be made to order to help those in need. The things we need for supply boxes include:
• Hygienic supplies: new toothbrushes, soap, cotton wool, toilet rolls.
• For babies: baby grows, washable towelling nappies, feeding bottles or cups.
• General support: toys, pencils and paper, roll of garden/kitchen sacs.
• For shelter: Hammers, screwdrivers, lightweight waterproofs.
If you are able to help financially in this emergency crisis, then donations can also be made out to: The Rotary club of Royal Leamington Spa, 28 Warwick Place, Leamington Spa.
Here's a full list of everything they need:
Essential:
Bucket- Strong Plastic, Rubber or canvas
Hygiene:
New Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Tablets of Soap
Washing powder (Hand wash)
Packs of Cotton Wool
Kitchen rolls
Sanitary pads
Toilet rolls
For Babies:
Vests
Baby Grows
Washable towelling nappies
Plastic pants
Feeding bottle or cup
Safety Pins
Cotton Sheets (for general use)
Eating & Drinking:
Large cooking pan (preferably new)
Bowls & Cups (unbreakable, e.g., robust plastic)
Knives, Forks & spoons (Metal)
Scissors- Kitchen Quality
Can Opener
General Support:
Baby’s small fluffy toys or balls
Children’s/teenages toys
Needle and Strong cotton
Small strong torch & sealed new batteries
Candles & Safety Matches
Pencils and Paper
Insulation tape
Ball of string
Roll of plastic sacks (Kitchen/Garden)
For Shelter:
Hammer, 50mm Nails, Large Staples
Pliers
Strong folding Knife
Rope (30 metres of 15mm diameter plus)
Garden wire (2mm x 20m plus)
Screwdriver and matching screws
Hand trowel or small shovel
Galvanised staples (Large, 25mm plus)
Groundsheet
Plastic sheeting
Lightweight waterproofs- Plastic Macs, jackets or cagoules
Baby/children’s clothes