Better Days Cafe in Ventnor are acting as a drop-off point for anyone wishing to donate items to support those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
Thousands of people in Turkey and Syria have been killed in the earthquake that took place on Monday and many more have lost their homes, are sleeping rough and have been separated from their families.
What to donate
Situated next to Tesco Express on the High Street (opposite the Central car park), Better Days Cafe are specifically seeking donations of sanitary items and baby items; nappies, wipes, baby food, dummies and bottles.
Drop them off this week as they are being collected and taken to Turkey and Syria next week.
Where and when
You can find Better Days Cafe open 10am-5pm Monday to Friday at 64 High Street, Ventnor PO38 1LT.
Other drop-off points
Organised by Jolean Aylanc, there are several other drop-off points around the Island:
- East Cowes – Mad-Aid, 10 York Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6QY
- Newport – County Press office or Hose Rhodes and Dickson
- Cowes – Hose Rhodes Dickson or Shamblers road (message for address)
- Shanklin – Hose Rhodes Dickson
- Freshwater – Hose Rhodes Dickson
- Bembridge – Hose Rhodes Dickson
If you are not able to donate any items in person you can donate money to the British Red Cross or Unicef who are helping those affected.
Article edit
12pm – 9th Feb 2023 – other locations added
Image: Members of the UK’s International Search & Rescue Team prepare their kit on arrival in Hatay ahead of commencing search & rescue operations following the 6 February earthquakes – foreignoffice Image: mesh under CC BY 2.0
