Turkey earthquake: Donations collection point at Anatolia Restaurant in Beverley

Beverley restaurant Anatolia is acting as a drop-off point for donations towards an appeal that will help those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Beverley businessman Ali Tekce, whose family live in one of the towns in southern Turkey hit by the earthquake, has launched the East Yorkshire to East Turkey Emergency Earthquake Appeal.

Donations of the following items can be dropped off at Anatolia Restaurant on Wednesday Market in Beverley:

• Blankets
• Pillows
• Clothes
• Baby clothes
• Tents
• Sleeping bags
• Winter coats and boots
• Dry food
• Sanitation and hygiene products

New and unused are preferred, however, used items will be accepted.


The first delivery of donations will be taken to Beverley on Sunday, before they are transported to a larger warehouse, where they will be transferred by air freight.