As the war continues in Ukraine, we can still donate items on the Isle of Wight to help people fleeing the conflict.
Since Russia invaded the country in February, a huge number of donations have already been taken from the Island to Moldova, and across the border into Ukraine.
Here, the effort is being organised by East Cowes based charity MAD-Aid, which normally runs a medical aid and support centre in Moldova but is currently housing families displaced by the violence.
Meanwhile, more aid is needed, including nappies, baby food and items for children starting school in new countries.
Isle of Wight drop off points for aid to refugees from Ukraine remain open.
Where can I drop aid and donations for Ukraine refugees on the Isle of Wight?
Binstead
Binstead Stepping Stones Pre-School (9am-3pm; Closed Easter holidays)
Chillerton
The Gallybagger Inn, Main Road, Chillerton (7pm-11pm, Sat and 12pm-3pm, Sun)
Cowes
Cowes Baptist Church (Thurs and Fri, 9.30am - 12pm)
Cowes Primary School (Weekdays 9-3; Closed Easter holidays)
East Cowes
MAD-Aid - 10 and 11, York Avenue, East Cowes (10-4pm Mon-Fri; Call in at 15 York Avenue, if no one is around)
Newport
County Press office - Pyle Street, Newport. (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Utilita Energy Hub - High Street, Newport. (Mon-Sat, 9-5)
Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight College (8.30am-5pm; Closed Easter holidays)
Jjs take-out, Whitepit Lane, Newport (Mon-Sat, 9am-2pm and 4pm-9pm)
Orchard House Care Home, Fairlee Road, Newport (9am-6pm; drop off just inside the first doorway, do not ring the bell)
Castlehold Baptist Church, Newport (9am-12pm, Wednesday)
Ryde
Elim church, Albert Street, Ryde (9.30am-2.30pm, Thursday only)
Greenmount Preschool Ryde Mon - Fri 8.30-3.20pm (Closed Easter Holidays)
Seaview
Seaview Yacht Club (9am-4pm)
Shanklin
Pencil Cottage, 2 Church Road, Shanklin (8am-7pm, seven days a week; Walk through gates and drop off in phone box, no clothes or bedding)
St Helens
The Vine Inn (11am-11pm, every day)
Ventnor
Ventnor Trinity Church Hall, Trinity Road (9am-4pm weekdays)
The Millbay (weekends, 11am-5pm)
Wootton
Wootton Estate Agents (9am-5.30pm Mon-Frid; 9am-4pm, Sat)
Other
All Hose Rhodes Dickson offices - (8:30am-5:30pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat)
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