We started the year with a new humanitarian mission to the East

March 6, 2025
A group of five people stands together indoors, holding bags of humanitarian aid labeled “METRO Україна.” The setting is a makeshift relief distribution center with plastic-covered walls.

In January we received a massive delivery from our friends – Solidarity Truck Bonn. It’s the third time they’ve brought a full cargo of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. A week later, another truck from Café Noir, comrades in Karlsruhe, arrived in Kyiv. By the end, pyramids of supplies had formed in our stockrooms, which we took on this trip with us.

We focused on the IDPs, as new waves of people moved to the rear cities of Kharkiv and Donetsk regions due to the advancement of the russian army. Dobropillya in particular. We had already sent some humanitarian aid at the end of 2024 along with gifts on Saint Nicholas Day for displaced children. This time we brought clothing, footwear, appliances, bedding, hygiene products and a lot of adult diapers.  

Two men in winter jackets pass a microwave to each other inside a relief center with a rustic interior. A traditional stove with a floral design is visible in the background.
A group of volunteers in winter clothing, including beanies and jackets, work together to unload supplies. A man in a red shirt and green jacket is smiling while assisting with the distribution.
A group of five people stands together indoors, holding bags of humanitarian aid labeled “METRO Україна.” The setting is a makeshift relief distribution center with plastic-covered walls.
A woman in a camouflage winter jacket examines a large bag of supplies near an open van. A snowy road with multiple trucks and vehicles is visible in the background.

The second destination was Vysokopillya in Kharkiv region, which shelters more than 150 families of IDPs. In addition to items provided by our partners, we bought 50 food packages, 10 pillows, and hygiene kits.

Just before leaving for the trip, we received another request from our friend in Sumy, so we nipped in there too. 

An elderly woman with short, curly white hair sits in a cozy kitchen, holding a grey and white cat close to her chest. The table is covered with a floral tablecloth, and a bouquet of flowers in pink wrapping is placed near the window.
A person wearing a camouflage jacket and hood stands in a snowy outdoor setting, holding multiple packages wrapped in plastic. A blue van is parked behind them, with utility poles and a building visible in the distance.
A man in a black puffer jacket and cap unloads cardboard boxes from the back of a vehicle. Steam is visible in the cold air, and the setting is a snowy urban environment with trees and cars in the background.
A woman in a teal sweater stands outside in the snow with several bags of pet food stacked on a bench beside her. The background includes trees, a road, and parked cars.

We didn’t forget about the animals either. This time our comradely initiatives also had our back — part of the animal food came from Europe, and an additional 300kg was given to us by Save Pets of Ukraine, who had also helped us the previous time. Thanks to them we managed to bring pet food to Kupyansk, Izium and Pohonivka.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t go to Kupyansk because of its proximity to the frontline and frequent russian attacks, so we decided to hand it in with local volunteers from Hrushkivka village 12km away. 

A black-and-white cow standing in a dimly lit barn, peering out from the doorway with its head tilted slightly. The wooden walls and straw-covered floor add to the rustic setting.
A black and tan dog nestled comfortably in a pile of hay inside a barn. The dim lighting and rustic wooden walls create a warm, rural atmosphere.

We’re already planning the second mission to Vysokopillya and Dobropillya as we can’t cover all needs in one go. Please support us with donations and reposts. We accept items in good condition for those in need: bedding, household appliances, pet food, medicines (sedatives, antiviral, heart and diabetes medication), children’s clothing, food and hygiene products.

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