Ukraine Food Aid Update

As the invasion of Ukraine has unfolded we have all seen the horrific scenes and the impact it is having on the people of Ukraine. Millions of people have been displaced and have had their homes and towns destroyed. While the humanitarian needs are huge at the minute, they most likely will increase.

Phloor Ltd. stands with Ukraine and we want to do everything we can to help. We are working closely with Aid from Ireland to deliver supplies into the heart of Ukraine. People in crisis areas urgently need humanitarian aid, however, usual supply chains are currently unavailable or in short supply. People are unable to access food, medicine and other humanitarian assistance. There is full-scale warfare in many areas, making movements difficult, dangerous or simply impossible, however, we have been lucky enough to link up with incredible groups who organise runner vans. This means we are able to get into the most affected areas where our aid will have a significant impact. We are extremely grateful for the links we have established as they have enabled us to continue to provide aid where it is most needed.

Two weeks ago, three of our managers visited our partner site in Przemysl at the Ukrainian border and it was clear that we needed to step up our response in providing essential food items to people who have been caught up in, or forced to flee the war.  Starvation has become a weapon. People are unable to access food, therefore, we are starting a drive to gather donations as quickly as possible as we can get the items into badly affected areas within 7-10 days. 

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

• Personal donations of items of food, medical and other donations can be dropped off to our warehouse. Please give us a 24 hours warning if you are dropping in.

• Start a local community collection with your neighbours and friends. Please contact us if you need help with transport of the donations.

• If you have any connections with schools and sports clubs we can help organize group collection days. 

• If you have any contacts within pharmacies or medical supply companies, can you please make direct contact with them to see if they can donate any of the items on this list and we can arrange to have them collected or they can deliver to us

Please contact Sophie on 0860607776 for any further information or any queries.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR DONATIONS:

• Food: Please ensure that all food is not expired or opened. Non-perishable food items: pastas, dried noodles, tinned fish/meat, tinned and dried soups, tinned meat/ fish paste, ready-to-eat foods

• Medical: Trauma packs, first aid kits, medical tourniquet, bandages, gauze, first aid for burns, Calpol, medical scissors, painkillers (max strength), cleansing eye drops, antiseptic gels, disposable gloves, isopropyl alcohol, wound healing creams, needles, syringes, emergency foil blankets, glucose tablets/solution, wheelchairs (children and adults), walkers, rollers, crutches. There is also a list of specialised medical equipment provided by the WHO attached.

• Other: Toiletries, Sanitary Products, Head Lights / Torches, Sleeping Bags / Yoga Mats, Baby Nappies, New Soft Toys / Colouring Books / Pencils

We are currently not accepting any clothing items and are focusing on the most essential food and medical items.

Please continue dropping off your donated items and spreading the word, so that we can continue getting aid to where it’s needed most.

Thank you from the entire team at Phloor Ltd.