Great response to Lebanon’s call for help, says Volunteerism Commisioner
People in Cyprus responded to Beirut’s call for help immediately, Volunteerism Commissioner Yiannakis Yiannaki said on Friday after people started donating food and clothes from early in the morning.
“The response was excellent, it shows that people care and are willing to help Lebanon in one of the most difficult moments the country is facing,” said Yiannaki from the donation centre at the State Fair in Engomi, Nicosia.
“A large number of people started coming to the centre since we opened the doors this morning. It’s great to see that people are lending a hand.”
Donation centres will be open for at least a week, said Yiannaki.
“However, there is a possibility we might keep them open for longer, depending on the demand from Lebanon.”
The effort has been undertaken in conjunction with the foreign ministry and after contacting the Lebanese government.
People can donate canned foods (all types), cereals, crackers and rusks, flour, and baby formula.
Collection points are being established all over the island.
In Nicosia, people will be able to go the State Fair in Engomi, between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday. For more information call 22 524414.
Collection in Limassol will be at the municipality’s community food bank on Filellinon Street, from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
In Larnaca, people can go to the municipal parking area on Tassos Mitsopoulos Stree near Mackenzie beach from 8:30am until 2pm Monday to Friday.
Collection in Paralimni will be at the Kepa Centre (Ayios Chrstiforos) on Ayios Nektarios Street from 7:30am until 2pm from Monday to Friday.
In Paphos, people will be able to donate at the Multipurpose Centre at the Old Electricity Authority building from 8am until 2pm Monday to Friday. For more information people are requested to contact them at 80006362.
The volunteerism commission will be informing the public about any changes to collection, and those with questions may contact them at 22 400163 or 22 524414.
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