Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Hall collecting humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Ottawa's Ukrainian Orthodox Hall has been designated as a drop off location for humanitarian aid donations for Ukraine. 

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress says residents looking to support relief efforts amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine can drop off donations at 1000 Byron Avenue between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m., seven days a week, starting on Saturday, March 5. 

Those who wish to donate are asked to be considerate and provide clean, new or lightly used items. 

Requested priority items include:

Food (big demand)

• Non-perishable only
• Freeze-dried 
• Formula

Kids/babies:

• Diapers/pull-ups
• Diaper cream
• Formula
• Wipes 
• Toys and stuffies
• Soothers
• Baby bottles
• Shampoo

Hygiene:

• Shampoo
• Toilet Paper
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Disposable razors
• Towels (lightweight)
• Adult diapers 

Household comforts:

• Bedding and sheets (new only)
• Bedding
• Table wear (disposable)
• Blankets 
• LED rechargeable headlamps/lamps
• Containers for liquid (cannisters for water: 10-20 litres)
• Water bottle 

Clothing:

• Gloves
• Hats
• Thermal underwear
• Socks
• Footwear

Medical:

• First aid kits
• Medical supplies (ex. scissors tapes, bandages etc.)
• Freezing spray/creams
• Tourniquets 
• Tylenol and Advil 
• Imodium, Pepto Bismol and Gravol
• Syringes
• Splints
• Neck braces
• Patches to stop bleeding
• Antiseptic wipes/liquid 
• Needles
• Thick elastic bandages
• Medical bags
• Scalpels
• Gauze
• Polysporin 
• Muscle relaxants
• Nasal sprays
• Antibiotics

Shelter/protective gear:

• Tents
• Sleeping bags
• Air mattresses
• Emergency blankets
• Kevlar helmets
• Construction gloves
• Radios
• Flashlights
• Army Vests
• Bulletproof vests (ensure if can be exported)
• Tactical backpacks
• Goggles
• Coloured duct tape
• Combat gear

Packing material:

• Boxes
• Packing tape
• Bubble wrap
• Paper/wrap

Anyone wishing to donate is asked not to provide restricted items, including:

• Alcohol
• Knives
• Perishable foods
• Aerosols
• Compressed air/gas cylinders
• Camping stoves
• Matches 
• Illegal drugs
• Perfumes/aftershaves

Click here for a full list of restricted items.