Students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine are sponsoring a drive to collect supplies for Ukrainian refugees. The drive kicks off Saturday, March 5, 2022, from noon to 5 p.m. The event will be held at the UIUC Alma Mater located at the corner of Wright St. and Green St. in Urbana, IL.
Medical and physical supplies will be collected through March 19 at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine Medical Sciences Building located at 506 S. Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801. Additional drop-off locations may also be available at a later date.
The Carle Illinois students are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission to send physical goods to the organization's allied partners in Poland and Ukraine. A list of supplies needed by refugees is below.
Medical and Physical Goods Supply Request List from Global Empowerment Mission
Items for Ukraine:
- Baby Supplies
- Food (no glass jars)
- Diapers
- Cereals
- Baby bottles
- Wipes
- Non-perishable foods
- Canned meats
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruits
- Ramen noodles
- Cereals
- Microwavable, non-freezer foods
- Oatmeal
- Grits
- Protein bars
- Can openers
- Hygiene items
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Deodorant
- Moisturizers
- Personal supplies
- Backpacks
- Suitcase
- Medical supplies
- Over-the-counter:
- Advil (Ibuprofen), Tylenol (Acetaminophen), aspirin, cold and flu, etc.
- Survival Kits
- Blankets
- Sleeping bags
- Tents
- Solar chargers
- Emergency whistles
- Emergency horns
- Elbow and knee pads
- Bull horn
- Camping stove
- Fire starter material
- Bungee cords
- Headlamps
- Helmets
- Eye protection
