Kiwi Baker Cooking for Frontline Families in Ukraine

$15,405 of $3,000 goal
Given by 187 generous donors in 5 weeks

Hope comes in a bowl of hot borsch. Help us deliver hot meals to Ukraine

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty

I am Harriet Campbell, a baker from Tauranga and ex-owner of the Falls Cafe. Together with my partner, Jason Zan, we have formed Never Alone - Humanitarian Kitchen for Ukraine.

Our mission is to provide hot meals to frontline villages and give Ukrainians living on the edge of war a moment of respite.

After spending a collective ten and a half months in Ukraine since the beginning of the full scale invasion, we now have the contacts and knowledge to effectively and efficiently carry out this mission.

My previous work inside Ukraine has been predominantly focused on animal rescue, and I have worked in multiple animal shelters across the country. I have also used my professional background of cooking and food preparation to help in kitchens that produce meals for soldiers and civilians.

Jason's previous work inside Ukraine has been predominantly focused on humanitarian aid and military support while also utilizing his professional background in archeology and drone imaging. Jason has also worked in animal rescue and provided assistance to multiple animal welfare organizations in Ukraine.

Together, we will combine our knowledge, passion and personal skills to provide hot, nutritious and delicious meals for $1.50 per person, and bring some hope to those who desperately need it.

Use of funds

All money raised will go towards funding our food delivery vehicle and purchasing ingredients and basic kitchen equipment.

No donations will go towards personal expenses, so you can be confident that your donation will directly help the people of Ukraine

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Overwhelming Support   19 April 2024

I could never put into words how grateful I am for these donations. I have tried again and again to think of something that would convey how I feel but everything just feels insignificant in comparison to how much this means to me.

Jason and I had a mission and we were going to try to pull it off the best we could, but because of you we can now do more than we ever dared to hope. Overnight, so many barriers and problems that we were facing just melted away simply because New Zealand is filled with unbelievably generous people.

From myself in Tauranga and Jason in Oklahoma, thank you.

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Guest Donor
Guest Donor 1 day ago
It's a privilege to be able to contribute in some small way towards your amazing work in Ukraine.
$100
Steven
Steven on 25 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for doing this Harriet! I've always felt so sorry for the people of Ukraine, ever since this horrific war began. I'll donate more when I can.
$50
Ali
Ali on 23 Apr 2024
$30
Linley
Linley on 21 Apr 2024
Love that a donation to you makes me feel like I am helping in some way
$100
Harriet Campbell

You are helping in an incredible way! Thank you for such a generous donation

Harriet Campbell
Carolyn
Carolyn on 21 Apr 2024
Wonderful work. Heartbreaking situation and so admire your courage to stand with these brave people.
$100

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This campaign started on 27 Mar 2024 and ends on 27 Jun 2024.