Ukraine Relief

REGARDING UKRAINE RELIEF BY THE KRAKÓW FOOD BANK

As a direct result of the russian aggression on Ukrainian territory millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes and seek safety in other regions of the country, as well as beyond its borders. Many have bravely decided to stay and actively support their military, and to endure the difficult conditions and limited means of satisfying basic needs. The extent of suffering is staggering, the tragedy affects Ukrainian citizens, but also their animal companions.

The Krakow Food Bank aims to support the Ukrainian population with the food aid necessary for survival. We have been cooperating towards this end with Polish and Ukrainian partner organizations — NGOs with their own networks of contacts and distribution. 

Since February 2022, the Krakow Food Bank has continuously supported war victims in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Poland by providing essential food aid. To date, we have delivered a total of 852,982.3 kg of food and other donations, valued at over $2,842,105, equating to more than 2 million meals.

Help for Ukrainian refugees in Poland

Currently there are around 50,000 refugees in Kraków.  They lack the means to satisfy basic needs, which often results in drastic food insecurity.

We deliver food packages to their end recipients through a network of partner organizations.

The food we deliver is sourced from donations made by producers, distributors and store chains, Europan Union FEAD Programme, the Polish Federation of Food Banks and the European Federation of Food Banks, as well as public collections organized at supermarkets and companies.

The military situation in Ukraine is far from resolved yet, which in all likelihood means that aiding Ukrainian refugees residing in Poland will have to continue to be a priority for the Kraków Food Bank.

So far, as of 12/31/2024, have been able to help an estimated total of 19,000 Ukrainian citizens and their families.

Help for Ukrainian refugees in Ukraine

The generosity of our donors enabled us to purchase more than 120 tons of the most vital foods for people. The list of products to be included in our packages has been put together based on the needs submitted by Ukrainian organizations. Apart from food, we have also been able to provide pet food,  hygiene materials, cosmetics, disinfectants and other everyday products.

We have been able to build a network of 15 partner organizations in Poland and Ukraine.

We remain ready to serve and aid those affected by the war in Ukraine.