First donations for Syrian refugees dropped off at old Rona site

The first donations were dropped off Saturday at the old Rona building in Bayers Lake.

The building at 350 Horseshoe Lake Drivewas donated this week by developers to store donations needed to help Syrian refugee families who will be arriving in Nova Scotia shortly.

• Donations needed for Syrian refugees
• Rona store in Bayers Lake donated by developers for Syrian refugee efforts
• Mel Boutilier donates 'truckloads' of goods to Syrian refugees

The centre is accepting winter clothes, toiletries, kitchen ware and some furniture, among other items.

Donation centre hours:

Saturday, December 12 11 a.m. to6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 1511 a.m. to6 p.m.

Thursday, December 1711 a.m. to6 p.m.

Saturday, December 1911 a.m. to6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 22 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, December 29 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 5 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 911 a.m. to6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 1611 a.m. to6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 19 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 2311 a.m. to6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 26 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, January, 3011 a.m. to6 p.m.