Volunteers Open Flood Aid Points

The St. Petersburg Times

Published: July 11, 2012 (Issue # 1717)

Points for gathering humanitarian aid for those who have suffered during the devastating floods in the Krasnodar region opened in St. Petersburg on Monday.

People can bring new everyday objects, clothes, bedding, toiletries and children’s goods to the social services centers of the city’s districts. Citizens willing to help can also arrange for their donations to be collected, by phoning 370 4407, City Hall said.

Local volunteers have also organized the gathering of humanitarian aid at 20 Dvortsovaya Naberezhnaya and 31 Liteiny Prospekt (entrance from the courtyards). The collection points are open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The lists of items needed includes electrical goods such as generators, batteries, canned and instant food, canned baby food and various medicines.