KIND-HEARTED shoppers have been thanked for their ‘incredible’ generosity supporting the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

Knutsford Rotarians and friends collected almost £7,000 at Booths supermarket during a four day emergency  appeal.

One man donated £100 in cash after reading about the collection in the Knutsford Guardian.

Rick Dallimore, president of Knutsford Rotary, said: “We are very grateful to all those who donated so generously.

“We chatted with many people and it is clear that there is a huge level of concern for the plight of Ukrainians at this difficult time.

“This was represented in the large sum given.

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“In addition to Rotary members and associates, we are also grateful to Knutsford Hosts, We Are Knutsford, Catenians and others who willingly helped with the collection.

“We are indebted to the management of Booths for allowing us to collect in their store.”

Volunteers say there was a steady flow of donations throughout the four days and donations have been boosted by Gift Aid.

Rotary has many members in Ukraine and eastern Europe, who have mobilised local relief efforts in conjunction with the Red Cross and the United Nations, to address the needs of refugees, particularly those left behind in Ukraine.

Rotarians on the ground are well placed to identify and satisfy urgent needs, drawing on the organisation’s funding from around the world.

All donations will be directed to where it can do most good through the work of Rotary volunteers with nothing spent on administration.