Argamasilla de Alba has dedicated itself to the victims of the recent DANA, managing to organize a solidarity convoy that will leave for the affected areas early Monday morning along with another from Tomelloso, both loaded with essential supplies to support the most affected people. From the Municipal Wardrobe, located on Alcázar Street next to Hospitalillo, numerous neighbors have gathered to collaborate in the collection, classification and preparation of aid, under the coordination of a committed group of volunteers and Civil Protection from Argamasilla de Alba.
In a matter of hours, the spirit of solidarity of the neighbors has filled the vehicles intended to transport food and basic products. Thanks to the collaboration and commitment of the community, the convoy will carry a wide variety of items requested by assistance teams in the affected areas.
Among the basic necessities gathered are non-perishable foods, personal hygiene and cleaning products, medications and first aid.
Argamasilla de Alba will send a solidarity convoy to Valencia – Photo: LT
The institutions have emphasized that these specific products are those that are really needed in the affected areas. However, donations of clothing and blankets are no longer accepted, as current stock is sufficient to cover demand.
The convoy, which will leave for the affected areas at approximately 4 a.m. on Monday, has been carefully planned by Civil Protection and the City Council to make the most of both the transport vehicles and the human team that will travel from Argamasilla de Alba and Tomelloso. This team will deliver the neighbors’ donations to the professionals and volunteers who are working on the ground, and, if necessary, they will be available to collaborate in the distribution in the most needy areas, guaranteeing that each resource collected reaches those who The most they need it quickly and organized.
Both the City Council, Civil Protection and the volunteers who are working on the collection are deeply grateful for the enormous response from the municipality, which has once again shown that commitment and unity can make a difference in difficult situations. The dedication and solidarity of Argamasilla de Alba are reflected in every action that the neighbors have taken to alleviate the suffering of the affected people, highlighting the value of a united community in the face of adversity.
Argamasilla de Alba will send a solidarity convoy to Valencia – Photo: LT
Those who wish to help are encouraged to spread the word about this appeal and help with donations. The organization insists that you do not bring any more clothes or blankets, but you do take the following products:
– Non-perishable foods: Such as bottled water, milk, canned food (tuna, sardines, legumes, etc.), sliced bread and long-lasting bakery products, cold cuts and preserves, specific foods for celiacs, and baby food (porridges). , cereals).
– Personal hygiene and cleaning products: Diapers for babies and adults, wet wipes, compresses and other feminine hygiene products, disposable masks and gloves, disinfectant gel and cleaning products such as bleach and detergents, soaps and shampoos in individual containers.
Argamasilla de Alba will send a solidarity convoy to Valencia – Photo: LT
– Medications and first aid: Basic painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, antiseptics and disinfectants, plasters, gauze and bandages, burn cream and other basic first aid kit products.
Pick-up time: Sunday, November 3 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
