Current requirements list

Donations in kind

We collect donations in kind, such as non-perishable food, hygiene products or bandages, and organize transport to Ukraine. Here you can find out what is urgently needed now and where we have set up collection points. We are constantly updating this page and adapting it to requirements.

Groceries

Food should be long-lasting, ready to eat and safely packaged (no glass or Tetra Pak).

Baby and children's food
Dehydrated food for quick preparation
Coffee, tea, coffee whitener and chicory
Cans with tear-off lids
Cereal and energy bars
Nuts and dried fruits
Drinking water canister (up to 10 l)

Hygiene products

Camping showers
Athlete’s foot spray
Mosquito and tick repellents
trash bags
Razor
Soap, shower gel and shampoo
Water treatment tablets
(e.g. Micropur)
Diapers for children and adults
toothpaste

Functional clothing

Currently we do not need regular clothing. Please support the Caritas clothing stores with clothing donations.

Plain T-shirts (dark, cotton)
Functional socks
(Functional) winter gloves
Rain suits, ponchos (water column > 20,000 mm)
Thermal underwear and sports underwear
Winterproof trekking shoes

Toys

We collect toys and art supplies for Therapy rooms in Ukraine.

Craft materials and colored paper
Building blocks and toys
Cuddly toys and dolls
Crayons and coloring books

Medicines

We accept medication from commercial donors and from private individuals. We cannot accept expired medication.

Antibiotics (ampoules, tablets)
Cold remedies
Antipyretic medication
Painkiller

Medical material

Bandages can be sterile or non-sterile. They can also have an expired shelf life, but they must be unused and packaged intact. There is currently no need for FFP2 and medical masks.

Tourniquets (CAT Gen7)
Hemostatic dressings (CELOX, QuikClot)
Surgical instruments and materials
Incontinence pads and bed protectors
Compresses and gauze bandages
Wheelchairs, rollators and walking aids
Splints, orthoses and bandages
Syringes (2, 5, 10, 20 ml) and droppers
Stretchers
Heat gel and thermal pads

Technical Devices

Batteries AA and AAA
Electric heaters
Laptop
Mobile oil and gas heaters
Power banks with cable from 20,000 mAh
Power generators (2-5 kW)
Power storage 1-3 kW
Portable solar stations
Extension cable 20-30 m

Tool

Car tools
Drills and grinding attachments
Thick waterproof pens
Chainsaws
Cross key
Clean moving boxes
Socket wrench
Tire sealant

equipment

Sleeping mats and sleeping bags
Robust wool blankets
Camp beds and camping loungers
Headlamps, flashlights (with red light mode)
Glow sticks and glow sticks (high lumen value)
Camping stove
Disposable lighters
Shovels, spades and folding spades
Backpacks in camouflage colours
Spray paint in camouflage colors
Wide Power Tape Adhesive Tape
How donations in kind reach us

Collection point and parcel shipping

Please pack as large a quantity of the same product as possible in one parcel. All boxes should be labelled with the contents and quantity. You can then drop off your parcels at our collection point in Berlin-Schöneberg.

Collection point for donations in kind
address

Nathanael Church
Grazer Platz 4
12157 Berlin-Schöneberg

opening hours

Wednesday 4-6pm
Saturday 11am-4pm

Postal delivery

You can also send donations in kind from the list of needs to us by post. Please sort everything well - the more of the same type of product in one box, the better. Our address for packages is:

KDAB for Ukraine Aid Berlin eV
Entrance S
Reuchlinstr. 10
10553 Berlin

Bulk deliveries

Deliveries of a full pallet or more can be brought directly to our warehouse in Berlin. To arrange an appointment, please contact Contact with us.

frequently asked Questions

Can I donate clothes?

Our focus is on medical items, medicines and equipment for transport to Ukraine. We are not currently collecting regular clothing. However, you can Caritas clothing store support with clothing donations.

Will donations in kind be picked up from me?

If you have more than three full moving boxes from the donations in kind mentioned in the list of needs and are unable to organize transport to us, please feel free to Contact us onPlease state the collection location, possible collection days and times, your telephone number and the type and quantity of the donation in kind.

Can I sort or Support packing?

Our collection points are currently sufficiently staffed. If necessary, we will contact people with special expertise, e.g. medical knowledge for sorting medicines. If you have a special professional background, please feel free to contact us. Contact us on and state your available time and areas of expertise. We will get in touch with you if necessary.

Can I help with transportation?

Yes, of course. If you can offer transport yourself, please fill out our Transport form Our logistics professionals will contact you if necessary.

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