JEWISH RELIEF NETWORK UKRAINE

Food:Food vouchers are provided for individuals and families to purchase items they need most. On average, vouchers are provided in the amount of $100 per person per month; certificates are distributed by LifeChanger staff and volunteers, with careful records maintained regarding recipients. Vouchers are redeemed at a local grocery store where the voucher was purchased.Soup Kitchens:Soup kitchens operate in many cities around the country, at the local synagogue or Jewish community center where all people are welcomed. The kitchens are supported by the local rabbi and volunteers with support from LifeChanger staff. On average, 15 soup kitchens operate each month.Packages:Distribution of food packages have helped tens of thousands of people survive the past year. For many individuals and families, the staples of their diet were contained in the boxes they pick up each week from the local synagogue or community center. Filled with all types of food products as well as personal hygiene products, these boxes have been a lifeline for men, women and children who have very limited incomes and have exhausted their savings.PackagesDistribution of food packages have helped tens of thousands of people survive the past year. For many individuals and families, the staples of their diet were contained in the boxes they would pick up each week from the local synagogue or community center. Filled with all types of food products as well as personal hygiene products, these boxes have been a lifeline for men, women and children who have no source of income and have exhausted their savings.

Winter:The harsh winter in Ukraine was a grave concern, as millions of people lacked sufficient means to pay to heat their homes and also purchase food. Periodic power outages created dangerous situations, particularly for the old and infirm. The 150 industrial generators we purchased last year were often used to power schools, community centers and other communal buildings where people gathered for warmth and to power their communication devices. We also distributed winter survival kits to 10,000 people, that included blankets, flashlights, power packs, water, thermoses and much more.