VIDEO: Hundreds of Northampton residents fill THREE lorries with supplies for war torn Ukraine

Northampton residents have filled THREE lorries with supplies to help the people of Ukraine survive the ongoing war with Russia.

Odeta Bajor, 22, set up a donation station at the Tesco Express car park in Wellingborough Road alongside Slavik Talalayenko, Donatas Bajorunas and Rasmontas Šapalas.

The site, which was being manned by volunteers, was open on both Monday and Tuesday (February 28 and March 1).

In just two days hundreds of Northampton residents descended on to the site bearing supplies, messages of support and some even got stuck in to loading the lorries.

"We were prepared to fill just one lorry but then it got crazy. It was literally non-stop, car after car. It was amazing. It shows that people can come together when it's necessary.

"It also goes to show that people that comment negative things on Facebook and sit at home are in the minority. People who don't comment, the majority, have came and supported us.

"It's just been so overwhelming. I am still replying to people saying, 'thank you'. I didn't think it would get to this scale, people have put themselves forward, massively.

"A lot of people were crying. It's nice to see it's touching people and that it's affecting others."

Supplies included sleeping bags, warm blankets, warm clothes and shoes for men, women and children, nappies, sanitary products, first aid kits, canned food, and long lasting baby food.

As well as donating items, many people wrote messages, which will be passed on to the recipients of the supplies.

One donator wrote: "The UK stands with you. Our thoughts are with you. Keep fighting."

Many other people wrote, "you have all of our support", "we are with you", "stay safe" and "sending love".