Blankets, diapers, food: institutions make a ‘list’ of emergency donations for RS | Rio de Janeiro

Published 05/07/2024 17:04 | Updated 05/07/2024 20:04

Rio – The drama afflicting Rio Grande do Sul generated a wave of solidarity throughout Brazil. In Rio de Janeiro, several institutions are mobilized to gather donations and any type of help to help the population of Rio Grande do Sul. Currently, organizations are asking for priority to be given to items deemed most necessary. Among them are:

mineral water;
foods for immediate consumption;
cleaning and hygiene products;
mattresses;
diapers;
footwear and clothing for adults and children;
bedding;
blankets;
towels;
disposable cutlery;
powdered milk;
trash bags;
portion.

Among the institutions that are collecting donations, the Red Cross branch in Rio de Janeiro has opened vacancies for volunteers who want to help receive and sort the donations collected. To participate in this action as a collaborator, simply contact the Volunteer coordinator, Bete. The number is: 21 97036-0264.

Citizenship Action is another mobilization in the chain of good. With the ‘Emergencies’ campaign, the NGO asks for donations of basic food baskets, non-refrigerated boxed juices, powdered milk, food for immediate consumption for local solidarity kitchens, blankets, mattresses and food, among others.

The organization accepts financial donations through its official website and pix [email protected]. With part of the amount already raised, three tons of supplies were sent to the population of Rio Grande do Sul by land and another 10 will be taken with support from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The project operates in the short, medium and long term.

“In this first moment we are taking food, hygiene and cleaning items. But we know that donations decrease a lot as the days go by. So this is when we need to help even more. In the medium and long term, Ação da Cidadania buys furniture , buy household appliances, buy items that help rebuild people’s lives – said Rodrigo “Kiko” Afonso, executive director of Ação da Cidadania.

Another institution to provide space for donations is Unidos de Vila Isabel, which opened its court, located on Boulevard 28 de Setembro, as a collection point for donations for victims of the floods in RS.

A collection point was also set up at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium, in Volta Redonda, to receive donations. Those interested in donating should attend, from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, at Acesso Branco, which is located on Rua 545, in the Jardim Paraíba neighborhood.

The campaign aims to involve Voltaço fans, who host Botafogo-PB there next Sunday (12), at 7pm, in Series C of the Brazilian Championship.

Check out the donation points

Portuary zone
– Rio Bus Station: next to the information desk in the lower boarding area; works 24 hours a day;
– Headquarters of the NGO Ação da Cidadania: Rua da Gamboa, 246 – Santo Cristo; 8am to 5pm;

Central Zone
– Câmara do Rio (Palácio Pedro Ernesto): Praça Floriano, s/nº – Cinelândia

North Zone
– Brazilian Air Force (FAB) air base in Galeão: Estrada do Galeão, S/N; 8am to 6pm;
– Headquarters of Central Única das Favelas (CUFA): Rua Francisco Batista, 1 (under the Madureira viaduct); Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm;
– Petz Maracanã: Rua José Higino, 115, Maracanã; 9am to 10pm

South Zone
– Banrisul Agency: Avenida Nossa Senhora de Copacabana, 827A, Copacabana; Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm;
– Bosque Bar: Avenida Bartolomeu Mitre, 1314 – Gávea; Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm;
– Bar Ferreirinha Baixo Gávea: Rua dos Oitis, S/N – Gávea; Tuesday to Thursday, from 10am to 10pm;
– Bar Ferreirinha Leblon: Rua Dias Ferreira, 521 – Leblon; Tuesday to Thursday, from 10am to 10pm;
– Farani 1903: Rua Farani, 23 – Botafogo; 12pm to 11pm;
– Petz Botafogo: Rua General Polidoro, 113 – Botafogo; 9am to 10pm;

West Zone
– Petz Barra da Tijuca: Avenida das Américas, 6571 – Barra da Tijuca; 9am to 10pm;
– Shopping Barra World: Avenida Alfredo Balthazar da Silveira, 580 – Recreio dos Bandeirantes; Mondays and Saturdays, 4pm to 6pm;