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By Jake Fogal
BLOOMINGTON-Nearing the one month mark of Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, many Ukrainians have been forced out of the raided country. Most escapees fled to western countries including Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia.
Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank, Tara Ingham, says the charity has partnered with Convey of Hope, who has a warehouse location in Poland. The shipment will depart Morton today, sending 240,000 Tender Mercies meals for the refugees of Ukraine.
“For this particular endeavor, we will be providing 240,000 servings of Tender Mercies. That will cost 60,000 dollars in order to provide those meals” Ingham said.
For those who wish to help, financial donations give Midwest Food Bank the flexibility to quickly and efficiently respond to the needs of the victims.
To help cover the cost of Tender Mercies, visit midwestfoodbank.org, and click on the “Support Ukraine” banner.
Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].