United Synagogue communities collect goods and clothes for Ukraine
Shuls including Pinner, Northwood and Hampstead Garden Suburb have sent vans and trucks full of supplies to Ukrainians impacted by the Russian invasion
United Synagogue communities across London rallied together this week to raise money and collect goods for Ukrainians.
Northwood Synagogue filled four vans of clothes and other items. One was sent to Krakow, accompanied by Northwood members, two were sent to Ukraine along with a large lorry, and a fourth provided relief to the soldiers in Ukraine.
In Edgware, hundreds of people donated clothing, bedding and toiletries for the Jews of Ukraine, and dozens volunteered to help with the collection which took place at Edgware United Synagogue.
Pinner United Synagogue members and neighbours helped to collect over 140 boxes of humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its borders, also in coordination with Goods for Good.
Hampstead Garden Suburb Synagogue put out a call for help and item donation for emergency aid for Ukrainian refugees. With the help of their members and friends from the wider community, they packed over 800 boxes of emergency aid.
These were sent to Chelm in Poland, 15 miles from the Ukrainian border with Goods for Good managing the logistical operation.
And over 200 people visited St. John’s Wood Synagogue to donate supplies including food, toiletries, and clothes to Ukrainian refugees, in response to an urgent call from GIFT.
St. John’s Wood Synagogue member Georgia Aaron,11, said: “I really enjoyed helping and it made me feel great seeing how generous people can be and how a community can join together to do something to make an impact!”
Steven Wilson, Chief Executive of the United Synagogue, added: “We are very proud of our communities who have put a huge amount of time and effort into collecting supplies and raising money for those affected by the war in Ukraine. Thousands of people will be supported by their efforts and we are looking at what more we can do to support people fleeing the conflict.”
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