The organisers of Jersey's aid collection for Ukrainian refugees have asked islanders to hold off on any more donations for now, saying their stores are 'full to capacity'.
Three lorries full of clothing, toiletries and other supplies have now left the island on their way to the Polish-Ukraine border, where more than 1.2 million refugees have fled to after Russia invaded their own country.
Thousands of islanders have been dropping off donations at Parish Halls around Jersey, meaning over 10,000 bags of supplies have been sent to Ukrainian refugees.
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Lorries full of aid from Jersey are now on their way to the Poland-Ukraine border
The efforts have been organised by Jersey's Polish community, led by Magda Chmielewska, the Polish Consul in the Channel Islands.
She has thanked everyone for their overwhelming generosity.
"It has been ten years since I took the position of honorary consul for Poland and my main objective has always been to build bridges within the community. I am so overwhelmed by the response from islanders this week.
My aim to build bridges has never seemed so fulfilled - as the whole island showed up to stand with Ukraine. It is indeed so sad that the exemplary show of community has come to light following the actual burning of bridges and buildings in Ukraine, but we can safely say that this support has meant to world those refugees who can see and feel our care.
Jersey Overseas Aid will be connecting with Caritas in Poland for the supplies to be distributed; some will hopefully reach people in war-torn Ukraine too. The coordination has not ended and there is much still to be done. This experience has been utterly humbling and I send huge thanks to everyone in Jersey who lent a hand with the mammoth operation - what an incredible display of community and camaraderie."
She added that they currently aren't able to take in any more donations as they don't have to store them, with space being 'full to capacity.'
Further lorries full of supplies are due to leave the island next weekend.
In the meantime, islanders wanting to support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine are being encouraged to donate to the Bailiff's Appeal instead.
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