A Polish woman living in Alsager has launched an appeal to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing their country following the Russian invasion.

Daria Szustak has put out an SOS for a long list of items needed to keep families afloat who have fled their homes carrying just a bag.

She is collecting items in Alsager and the surrounding area ready to be transported to Poland on Saturday.

Daria, from Bogatynia in Poland, said they have met the limit for clothing and is asking people to prioritise items on the list.

She said:

• We currently need:
• packed/canned food with long "use by" date (something that does not require cooking)
• energy bars
• dried fruits
• rice
• pasta
• sleeping bags
• blankets
• water proof covers and clothing
• formula milk for babies
• smaller size toys
• nappies (for kids but also adult sizes)
• sanitary pads
• toothbrushes, soap, shower gels, shampoos etc,
• towels
• paper towels
• wet tissues
• facemasks
• cutlery, plates, cups etc (cutlery metal, other items plastic)
• torches
• batteries
• paracetamol or other painkillers
• bandages and plasters
• anything else that you think could be of use to those that left their homes in rush with a single bag....