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Ukraine Food Drive

Past and present members of our team have family in Ukraine. Over the years, we have worked with a courier to send things back to their families. The Ukrainian Social Club in Notting Hill is sending trucks daily with provisions. Normally it would take two days to reach western Ukraine.From this day forward, we will be collecting food which we will drop off to the club on Fridays or as needed. Simply drop off anything to us and we will deliver to the club. We are at 83 Chiswick High Road at the intersection of Chiswick Lane.Please bear in mind grocery stores in Ukraine are unable to restock.We ask you all to join with us to lend our support to all Ukrainians at a time when they need us most.

David Lesniak ● 1668d16 Comments

Is it just food or can we drop off nappies for example?

Helen Whitman ● 1668d

What a lovely and useful initiative

Alexandra McDevitt ● 1668d

Does anyone know the hours they operate please?

Danielle Fox ● 1668d

My mobility is limited. Could I contribute financially? Please let me know..

Katrina Black ● 1668d

I'm sure nappies would be greatly appreciated, Helen.

David Lesniak ● 1667d

Katrina -I've been thinking about this. We will also be purchasing goods earmarked for Ukraine, e.g., UHT milk, canned goods, veg that will survive the journey, etc., we could take payment over the phone and add it to that allowance.We are open from 8am to 5pm daily and also have voicemail. The number is 0207 096 1609. For those who prefer email, you can send any inquiry to info@outsidertart.com with UKRAINE in the subject.My thanks to all.

David Lesniak ● 1667d

David, What is best for you. Goods or cash? If it's goods, then what should we be buying?

stephen gould ● 1667d

We can sort out purchasing if people prefer cash/debit donations.As for what to donate, please refer to the article on the front page of this forum and The Chiswick Calendar for specifics. Unbeknownst to us, there was another initiative over the weekend. Same rules apply. We can be the depot and drop off to the courier at the social club.

David Lesniak ● 1667d

Well done to Margie Frew and Marek Wizowski who I understand have already organised supplies to Ukraine.

Maggie Dodge ● 1667d

For David @ Outsider Tart.Many thanks. Have phoned it through today.Good luck. May there be peace soon.

Katrina Black ● 1667d

Suitcases with wheels, haversacks and supermarket trolleys might be handy.

Jim Lawes ● 1667d

Katrina -Thank you for your generosity. It will be put to good use today with delivery this evening.

David Lesniak ● 1667d

As per Jim Lawes post ,are wheeled suitcases,a sleeping bag and rucksack needed ?

Ben Gemmingen ● 1666d

"As per Jim Lawes post ,are wheeled suitcases,a sleeping bag and rucksack needed?"Yes, to all.

David Lesniak ● 1666d

Per the Ukrainian Social Club drop off point:MEDICALHemostatic tourniquetsBandages for jointsPost op patches (Leopad)Sterile glovesImmobilization plates for structures (sorry, no clue)Post op beltsShank collarsPhiladelphia collarsElastic bandagesTtutors (gypsum)Cosets on the lumbosacral regionWater purification tabletsRevision desert locust - for armyNON MEDICALThermal wearSocksGlovesBalaclavasFleece/Warm jumpersBig Army/Festival/Camping backpacksFanny PacksBeltsSleeping bagsYoga mat/sleeping matHiking/walking bootsNEW OR BARELY USED ONLY

David Lesniak ● 1665d

There’s an Army Surplus store in Brentford if anyone wants to buy stuff. ( no bullet proof vests unfortunately).

Susan Jacques ● 1665d