Meath's generous response to Ukraine crisis continues
Trimfold Envelopes in Trim are collecting goods for shipping to the Polish Ukrainian border refugee camps.
The invasion of Ukraine and the appalling consequences on the population is very personal to staff in Trimfold Envelopes as the company's Production Planner, Luba Healy, is a Ukrainian citizen and is the wife of managing director, Eugene Healy.
The company's hauliers, Breffni Couriers, are part of the Pallet Network and they are bringing goods directly to the border camps.
“We are collecting goods for them to deliver,” says spokesperson Barbara Mellerick.
“We have our donation tent open here at our factory from 10am to 2pm everyday if anyone wants to drop in any items.
“We are being helped in our collection by so many local volunteers, and Trim Men's Shed have been an amazing help to us,” she said.
Meanwhile, a Polish man who is originially from a town at the Ukrainian border, has sent two van loads of aid to Ukrainian refugees who have been pouring into his hometown.i
The man who wishes to remain anonymous, has lived in Navan for the last 17 years. but grew up in Chelm at the border with Ukraine.
“One if my friends in Chelm has taken ten Ukrainian refugees into her home, so I decided to help the people staying with her along with others arriving into the town.
“I asked many people to donate money or stuff for kids and women like baby wipes, socks, nappies etc .
“I work for JJDuffy demolition from Navan. I asked my boss to support me and he gave me € 500. I added the same and a few others people donated, making it €1500.
“I bought loads of towels,hot water bottles, blankets, loads of hygiene stuff for kids as well as clothes.”
“I would like to thank John Duffy, Jamie Fennesy from vitamin shop and Paula Grattan, a lady who was involved in other charity and saw my post on Facebook who donated some stuff to send over to where i live in Poland . I would like to thank Dunnes Stores manager and staff for their great help and the discount.
“The situation is very sad and I felt we should help these poor people from Ukraine.
“I'm glad Poland is giving them great support”.