Winter Food Parcels for Ukraine

Svetlana’s smile when she receives her food parcel truly captures her joy and gratitude. | Photo: C4I

Dear friends of Israel and the Jewish people,

Recently, we met an elderly couple, Victor and Tamara, at the synagogue in Zaporizhzhya. They had come after the rabbi urged them, “Come to the synagogue— Christians for Israel is delivering a large emergency supply of food parcels!”

When we asked if they had children, silence fell. Their first son tragically passed away at just 42, and their second son, drafted into the army, has been missing since December 2022. They live with relentless uncertainty—was he killed, dumped somewhere, taken hostage? This question weighs heavily on them each day.

The war shows no signs of easing. Many are dreading the approaching winter, wondering if there will be enough heat, electricity, and water, as attacks continue to cripple an already fragile infrastructure.

The food parcels we deliver are essential, but offering a listening ear is just as important. We have the chance to bring comfort and remind people that the God of Israel watches over them. Food aid remains a crucial part of Christians for Israel’s mission in Ukraine, especially with the challenging winter months ahead. It brings hope to the Jewish community that we are here to support them. Will you join us in this work with your gifts and prayers?

With warm greetings from the entire Christians for Israel team in Ukraine.

This winter, our goal is to distribute 50,000 food parcels to support impoverished Jewish families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors.

Since 2004, Christians for Israel has been dedicated to supporting the Jewish community in Ukraine. Our efforts include distributing essential food parcels, visiting and caring for Jewish elderly, and providing practical support for aliyah—the return of Jews to Israel.

As Ukraine faces yet another harsh winter amidst the ongoing war, many Jewish people in Ukraine are still living in severe poverty. The need for basic supplies is urgent, and our team is committed to delivering food parcels to help them endure the bitterly cold months ahead. Temperatures here can plunge well below freezing, making survival incredibly challenging.

Now entering the third winter of this devastating conflict, we cling to the certainty that God’s plan for His people is steadfast. He continues to watch over them even in these uncertain times. This winter, our goal is to distribute 50,000 food parcels to support impoverished Jewish families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors.

One food parcel costs only €15 / US $15

Will you support one or more parcels? 

 

 

Koen Carlier
The Author

Koen Carlier

Koen Carlier is aliyah field worker for Christians for Israel and working in Ukraine. He supports the Jewish community in Ukraine and calls upon them to hear God’s call and return to the Promised Land. When Jews decide to make aliyah Koen and his team help them with transportation to the embassy or the consulate for exit papers and ultimately for transportation to the airport to leave for Israel. Koen is married to Ira and they have three children.

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