1,000 food packages in Irpin: how Save Ukraine and Humaniti provide targeted aid to families during the war
Charitable funds have begun distributing food to the most vulnerable families in Irpin — a brief look at who, how, and why this initiative matters to the community today.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 17, 2026 · 2 min read
What happened
Today in Irpin the charitable foundations Save Ukraine and Humaniti began distributing food packages to families who are currently most in need of support. The initiative was confirmed by Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, the first deputy mayor of Irpin. They plan to distribute 1,000 packages over the course of the week.
Who the aid is intended for
The packages are primarily intended for families with the greatest social vulnerability: families raising orphaned children, families with children with disabilities or special educational needs, large families, and single mothers with young children. Also prioritized are families of service members, internally displaced persons, and those affected by the war or who have found themselves in difficult life circumstances.
How to get a package
If you need assistance, you must fill out a registration form — submitting an application does not guarantee receiving a package due to the limited number available. One food package is provided per family. Applicants who are included in the recipients' list will receive an SMS indicating the day, time, and place of distribution.
"Please note: one food package is provided per family; applicants who are included in the list will receive an SMS specifying the day, time, and place of collection. Because the number of packages is limited, submitting an application does not guarantee receiving assistance. I sincerely thank the charitable foundation ‘Save Ukraine’ for its long-term, systemic support of the Irpin community!"
— Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, first deputy mayor of Irpin
Why this matters
This is not just one-off food aid: such distributions reduce pressure on local social services and restore an element of predictability to communities during difficult times. Targeted initiatives from recognized foundations also serve as a signal to international donors about the local administration's ability to effectively coordinate aid logistics.
What's next: it is important that the distribution be transparent and focused on the most vulnerable families. If you fall into one of the priority categories — fill out the registration form and await an SMS notification with the distribution date.
