Last weekend in Ełk there were many collections by schools, NGOs and individuals. This shows the scale of involvement of Ełczans. Collected m.in food funds, hygienic and clothing are already being handed over to the inhabitants of Ukraine, who they came to Ełk with the help of private people.

Polish government in cooperation with the Government of Ukraine has prepared and published an official list over the weekend products and resources that are needed by people fleeing war. They are divided into individual categories:

• clothing and clothing
• hygiene and cleaning products
• food
• Other

Detailed list is available at: https://pomagamukrainie.gov.pl

According to the top-down guidelines, transport with the indicated items must be registered, properly prepared (on foiled, grouped pallets) and coordinated by the government administration (e.g. voivodes).

Remark! Shipment transferred privately are not accepted at the border.

At the weekend, the president of Ełk after a conference with the voivode Warmińsko-Mazurskie and consultations with directors and heads of departments office and institution decided to create a central collection point in the Ełk Center for Social Revitalization "Stajnia" (Kościuszki 27A). Products indicated on the list will be accepted during 10.00-19.00.

Collection of properly prepared pallets with products aid will be dealt with by the State District Fire Brigade in Ełk, which will transfer to the centers central indicated by the voivode. From there, these things will go to Needy.