On-going aid for Ukraine

It is painful to see the destruction in Ukraine and wonder what we can do to help.

In Bloxham we have two determined men who have already taken 4 loads of food, medicine, baby food etc across Europe to provide assistance and goods to those helping the Ukrainians to survive under constant bombardment, and they are shortly to set off on their 5th journey – a distance of some 3,500 km, taking 5 days for the round trip, for which they have to raise funding themselves for the cost of diesel, food, accommodation etc.
Set up in the former Debenhams store, a dedicated team of volunteers under the leadership of Magda Kwiecinska collect, sort, bag up and arrange for delivery of humanitarian aid to Poland and Ukraine, and this is delivered by people like Mike Morris and Jerry Wood of Bloxham who have been lent vans by companies such as the Hook Norton Brewery to make the arduous journey through Europe.
Donations of goods are still much needed (but not clothing), so if anyone wishes to help in this way, items can be taken to main entrance of Debenhams on the following days: Tues-Thurs: 11-5.30, Friday 1 2 – 5 and Sat and Sun 11-2.
Items much needed are high protein foods, sweets (such as chocolate) coffee, tea, sugar, milk. Also medical stuff (any meds, plasters, bandages, wound dressing), and as the mosquito season is starting, mozzy repellent will be needed in large quantities.
Baby food and milk, nappies and wet wipes will also be gratefully received.
Cash donations towards the cost of the journey can be sent on the JustGiving page and information about this charity can be found at www.ukhelpforukraine.com