Malaga rallies behind Valencia: How you can help the flood victims
Institutions, companies, associations and residents join forces and set up various collection points across the Costa del Sol
As the people of Valencia struggle to recover from the devastating effects of the DANA, the community of Malaga is rallying behind them with a wave of solidarity and support. From collection points to financial aid, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference in the lives of those affected.
Malaga City Council, institutions, companies, associations and residents are all joining forces to collect aid and deliver it to those in need. The Rapid Response Volunteer Group has activated a collection of aid, which will be channelled through Maskom, to provide essential items to the affected areas.
Collection points
From supermarkets to community centres, collection points are popping up all over Malaga to gather non-perishable food, cleaning materials and other essential items. Some of the collection points include:
- Maskom supermarkets (57 locations throughout Malaga and the province. Collections from Monday 4 to Friday 8 November
- Mercadona supermarkets on Calle Martínez Maldonado and Avenida Doctor. Collections from Tuesday 5 November.
- University of Malaga (Collections November 4 and 5 from 8.30am to 8.30pm
- Trinidad-Centro Residents' Association (Calle Jaboneros, 5)
- Yummy Ice Cream (Calle Molina Lario, 6)
- Malaga Animal and Plant Protection Agency (Camino de las Erizas, 4)
- Clínica Baños de Carmen (Calle Bolivia, 41)
- Miscota Málaga el Viso (Av. Washington, 45)
- Miscota Málaga Suárez (Camino de Suárez, 64)
- Miscota Málaga Thuillier (Calle Emilio Thuillier, 18)
- Miscota Benalmádena (Av. Inmaculada Concepción, local 1 – Benalmádena)
- Miscota Marbella (Av. Jacinto Benavente, Mercado Municipal Local 5 – Marbella)
- Miscota Torremolinos (Av. Manantiales, 30 – Torremolinos)
What's needed?
The most urgent needs include:
- Non-perishable food (rice, legumes, milk, canned goods)
- Cleaning materials (buckets, dustpans, brooms, gloves)
- Diapers
- Milk
- Water
- Hygiene products
- Blankets
- Shovels
- Rakes
- Motor pumps
- Signage material
- Footwear
Clothing is not currently needed.
Financial aid
If you're unable to donate physical items, you can still make a difference through financial aid.
The Red Cross and Caritas are two organisations accepting donations to support those affected by the DANA.
- Red Cross: 900 104 971, www.cruzroja.es/colabora, SMS with the word ‘HELP’ to 28092, Bizum to 33512
- Caritas: Website, bank account ES 33 2103 0146 94 0030016666, or Bizum to 05041 (use the word “Dana”)
Brotherhoods and Associations
Many brotherhoods and associations are also collecting food, supplies and charitable donations to send to Valencia in the coming days. Some of these organisations include:
- The Brotherhood of Rocío
- The Sacramental Brotherhood of Viñeros
- The Archconfraternity of Paso and Esperanza
- Asociación Nada Es Imposible
- Asociación Lagunillas
- Asociación Victoriana de Capuchinos
- Asociación de Vecinos Trinidad Centro
- Asociación Amfremar
- Asociación La Unión de Ciudad Jardín
- Asociación de Vecinos Nueva Málaga
- Asociación Animación Malacitana
- Asociación Solidaridad Asistencial en Compañía
- Asociación de Vecinos Torrijos
- Asociación Nuevo San Andrés
- Asociación Casa de la Misericordia
- Asociación Includd
- Asociación Sentimiento Churrianero
- Asociación Animación Malacitana
- Campanillas Solidaria
- Asociación Hermandad Blanca
- Asociación Hanuca
Whether you're able to donate physical items, financial aid or your time, every bit counts. Let's come together to show our support for Valencia and its people during this difficult time.
Image: Protección Civil de Rincón de la Victoria
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