Residents Jess Hayler and Julie Reid, with help from the Whitehill & Bordon Town Partnership, set up a donation point at the Forest Community Centre.
Many people added extra items to their weekly shop or made a special trip to provide basic essentials such as clothes, toiletries, food and pet food, which were boxed, labelled and transported to the Polish border with Ukraine on Friday.
Julie said: “The people of Whitehill & Bordon have huge hearts for such a small town, as we have seen before when donations were made for previous nationwide disaster appeals, but this time we have a collection point here in our town and they are able to see just how amazing the response has been.
“We have been posting on social media showing the huge number of donations so far and letting people know what is needed. We have had moments when we have been overwhelmed not only with donations but by the enormity of the situation.
“The volunteers almost all have families of their own and have had to wipe away tears as they box up tiny, knitted baby booties and bottles to send.
“Children have brought in their own soft toys to donate, understanding only that these children have had to leave almost everything.
“There are many Ukrainian nationals living within our community.
“They are our neighbours and friends and that love we have for them is shown in the support we have seen.”
Resident Slava, who is taking aid to the Slovakia-Ukraine border, said: “This is a difficult time for Ukraine, as you know.
“We as residents are very much overwhelmed by the support of our local people in Bordon and the whole surrounding area. It is wonderful to see such community spirit once again in action as people dedicate their time and resources to help the people of Ukraine.
“As a Ukrainian myself who now resides in the UK I know the Ukrainian community will be so grateful. Please continue to keep this country in your thoughts and prayers. Many thanks from the bottom of our hearts.”
Selborne charity Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline is supporting Ukrainian refugees. Donate at www.ccll.org.uk