First donations for Syrian refugees dropped off at old Rona site
Drop-off centre opened early Saturday because people were waiting outside to give
The first donations were dropped off Saturday at the old Rona building in Bayers Lake.
The building at 350 Horseshoe Lake Drive was donated this week by developers to store donations needed to help Syrian refugee families who will be arriving in Nova Scotia shortly.
- Donations needed for Syrian refugees
- Rona store in Bayers Lake donated by developers for Syrian refugee efforts
- Mel Boutilier donates 'truckloads' of goods to Syrian refugees
The centre is accepting winter clothes, toiletries, kitchen ware and some furniture, among other items.
Drop off centre open early because people were waiting outside to give. <a href="https://t.co/DgC0dn9vvA">pic.twitter.com/DgC0dn9vvA</a>
—@svankampenCBCDonation centre hours:
Saturday, December 12 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 17 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 19 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 9 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 16 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 23 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January, 30 — 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All of this came in in just five hours! <a href="https://t.co/knj824dF4e">pic.twitter.com/knj824dF4e</a>
—@svankampenCBCTears and goosebumps walking into the refugee donation centre in Bayers Lake. Nova Scotian hospitality at its best <a href="https://t.co/rtuZQt0smd">pic.twitter.com/rtuZQt0smd</a>
—@svankampenCBC