Shropshire residents wishing to make donations of goods to support Afghan refugees arriving in the county can do so through Shropshire Supports Refugees.
If you are able to help, please read the below message from the Shropshire Supports Refugees team, and the information below:
We have had an unprecedented amount of phone calls, messages and emails all offering support or donations of one sort or another. We are a small team of people, with a small area of storage at this moment, so we are keen to do our very best to facilitate everybody’s offers but please be patient with us. If you would like to offer donations, then we will do our best to distribute them to refugees, especially Afghanistan refugees. We do ask that you sort it as much as possible into bags of specifics, ie. ladies’ tops, men’s trousers etc. For now, we are looking for Muslim style clothing if possible.
Thank you for caring so much and reaching out with your generous spirit.
The Team, Shropshire Supports Refugees
The following items are currently being sought.
Please contact Shropshire Support Refugees with any offers of donations.
For women:
- Long tops
- Trousers for women
- Closed shoes
- Warm jumpers and cardigans
- Long coats
- Leggings
- New underwear
For men:
- Trousers and jeans
- Shirts
- Jackets and warm coats
- New underwear
- Shoes
For children:
- Clothes
- Shoes
Household items:
- Duvet covers
- Sheets
- Pillowcases
- Large pots and pans
- Large bowls
- Games consoles
- Good quality TVs
When we have families in the county a further appeal will be made for things like toys and other household goods.
Any questions/offers of donations
If you would like to offer any donations or have any other questions please contact Shropshire Supports Refugees on info@shropshiresupportsrefugees.co.uk
You can also text 07960 968006 with any further questions on donations.
You can also join the Shropshire Supports Refugees closed Facebook group where they make most of their announcements and updates.
Accommodation offers
We are also looking for landlords willing to rent to families or individuals. Please contact Jacki.Cairney@shropshire.gov.uk if you are a landlord with available properties.
Other ways to help
Volunteering
If you would like to join the Shropshire Supports Refugees volunteer base, please contact
Emma.hughes@shropshiresupportsrefugees.co.uk
If you have offers of any other nature, or would like to work collaboratively with Shropshire Supports Refugees then please contact