Pressenza Pressenza International Press Agency Recife, 1/22/10 Lieutenant Igor Rodrigo da Silva, who was helping organize the donations is really surprised with such solidarity. "Every minute we are receiving food donations. And fast-paced. The campaign is a success," he said. At the donation center of Av. Boa Viagem, near 2º Jardim, there are almost 800 kg of food supplies.

At Parque da Jaqueira, people delivered dozens of boxes of food, bottles of mineral water and clothing in less than 40 minutes. Some people are adding toys to the list of donations.

At the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), Pernambuco branch, located at Rua do Imperador, district of Santo Antonio is another collection center. This place will be open on weekends and clothing is the most donated item.

Haiti Solidarity Committee

Created on Jan. 14 by private companies and public institutions, the committee launched the campaign "Help Haiti".

The committee aims to collect non-perishable food supplies, clothing, mineral water (5-litre bottles) to the victims of the earthquake. Collection centers have been installed in Recife. The main churches are also receiving donations, including those coming from other States.

(Translated by Janete Inamini)