Ukraine Support
We have all been shocked by the invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing war. It might be difficult to see how we might be able to help. As well as those outlined below, the Diocese of St Albans has details on some ways we can help support Ukraine.
Financial Assistance
Two funds that you might like to consider are:
Practical Assistance
St James, Goff Oak, via the Boxbourne Foodbank, are supporting the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain. They are providing resources for soldiers, families, doctors and volunteers in Ukraine. Any donations can be collected with our usual Foodbank collections.
Medical:
- First aid kits
- Field bandages
- Paracetamol
- Ibuprofen
- Cold/Flu treatment
- Antiseptic cream
- Bandages
- Sterile dressings
- Surgical tape
- Wound closure strips
- Multivitamins
- Vicks Vapour rub
- Barrier cream
- Cough syrup
- Antiseptic body wipes
- Hand gel
- Blood bags
Food & Drink:
- Protein bars
- 3 in 1 coffee sachets
- Small packets of nuts/raisins
- Peanut butter in plastic jars
- Cup-a-soups
Toiletries:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Body wash
- Wet wipes
- Pocket tissues
- Shower gel
- Pampers
- Sanitary towels
- Tampons
Clothing:
- Thermal vests/pants
- Balaclavas
- Shoe inserts
- Hand and feet warmers
- Opaque tights for warmth for both men and women (large)
- Snoods (neutral colours)
- Fingerless mittens
- Reading glasses from £shop
Tools:
- Spanners
- Socket sets
- Torches with batteries
- Walkie talkies
- Waterproof ground sheets / sleeping mats
- Headwork lights (preferably red light)
- Dry bags (dark colours)
- Tow ropes
- Thermal blankets
- Foil body wraps
- Boot driers
- Plastic cups, plates and cutlery