What can make an 8-year-old in Ukraine smile

 

Hi  Meet 8-year-old Arina. She's a second grader in Zolochiv, Ukraine, where Russian strikes have pushed her classes online. She loves drawing, singing, and dancing. When she opened a WCK Children's Kit earlier this year, she started naming the fruit out loud—pears, apples, pineapples—grinning at every one. The war in Ukraine means fresh produce is scarce and expensive. A Children's Kit fills that gap with ready-to-eat foods and vitamins, essential to a growing child’s needs. When you give $25, you can help provide a little extra joy to a child today. DONATE TO UKRAINE Varvara is 11. She lives in the village of Shostakove, and she comes along with her mom to pick up their WCK food kit. She knows the routine by now. One day there was an extra food kit. It was made just for kids, filled with snacks, treats, and fruit. Varvara looked it over and told our team exactly what she thought: "I love sweets and fruits—especially watermelons." It’s a small box with a big effect: vitamins and nourishment, and the feeling of being handed a gift meant just for them. That special feeling starts with you, Juan Antonio. You can put a box filled with ready-to-eat foods in a child’s hands and a smile on their face. A Children’s Kit is one of many things your gift can provide. See the other ways you can support families in Ukraine right now: Thank you for being part of the World Central Kitchen team. Since February 2022, we’ve served more than 300 million meals in Ukraine—every one of them made possible by supporters like you. Now let's bring a little warmth and hope to the Ukrainians who need us most. With gratitude, World Central Kitchen P.S. Every gift is put to work fast. Our team in Ukraine buys locally, cooks locally, and delivers within days. However you can support, know your donation will be used right away. Ask us anything! 🙋 Join us on Reddit for an AMA (ask me anything) with WCK Response Director, Yuliya Stefanyuk. Share any questions you have about our work in Ukraine during the AMA on Monday, 8/24 at 9:30 AM ET.