Since the beginning of Our Country’s invasion of Ukraine, Poles have been eager to help Ukrainians by offering the necessary products, financial support, transport or accommodation. Many refugees left their homes in a hurry, unable to take their basic daily necessities with them. There are many aid campaigns organized in Poland, but before donating the donation, it is worth checking what is most needed at the moment.
A specially created government site will help in this. Refugees need it most of all medicines, medical and hygiene products, clothes and food.
You can find up-to-date information about your needs here: I help Ukraine – updated list of necessary things.
Medical supplies for refugees
First of all, you need dressings to provide first aid in case of wounds and burns: disinfectants, antiseptics, medical alcohol, disposable and reusable masks, bandages, tourniquets, CAT tourniquets, individual dressings, haemostatic dressings, vented dressings, gauze sterile plasters on a roll, nitrile gloves, triangular scarves, thermal blankets, scissors for dressings.
See also: Ukrainian prescriptions accepted in Polish pharmacies. Important drugs can be purchased even without them
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Over-the-counter medications
There is also a great demand for over-the-counter medications: painkillers for adults based on paracetamol and ibuprofen, painkillers and antipyretics for children, antispasmodics, antitussive syrups, cold medications, eye drops.
See also: Zelenskiy calls for blood donation. Actions are also taking place in Poland
Food items, but not all
Essential necessities include food with a long shelf life: bottled water, pasta, rice, groats and other dry products, canned food, porridges, modified milk, baby jars, instant porridge, dried fruit, nuts, energy bars.
The list of the most sought after products also includes hygiene products: tissues, toothpastes and toothbrushes, soaps, sanitary napkins, paper towels, wet wipes, diapers for children.
They will be useful: warm clothes and underwear for women, men and children, sleeping bags, blankets, camp beds, towels, flashlights, batteries, charged powerbanks, matches and candles.
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