UPDATED FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2025 4:04 PM EST

The Ukraine crisis is now entering its fifth year of conflict. The crisis originally escalated as a result of active conflict that began in February 2022. As of February 2026, as many as 3.8 million people are internally displaced within Ukraine and approximately 6–7 million are refugees who have fled the country. An estimated 12.7 million people inside Ukraine are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

Matthew 25 works with partners throughout the year to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine and other areas within the Commonwealth of Independent States. As an outcome of these long-term partnerships, Matthew 25 had supplies on the ground before the invasion that were ready for immediate distribution when the conflict escalated.

Matthew 25 has shipped more than 6.5 million pounds of aid to partners in Ukraine and the surrounding countries in support of this crisis, including approximately 2.6 million pounds of aid shipped directly to partners from European corporate product donors. Additionally, Matthew 25 is providing support for the delivery of internally-sourced supplies and for relief programs including feeding, shelter, medical care, essential supplies, transportation assistance, social enrichment and educational services for Ukrainians in need or fleeing conflict. Matthew 25’s aid is reaching more than 20 cities in Ukraine and four of the surrounding countries hosting refugees. Through these supplies and programs, Matthew 25 is helping millions of refugees, orphans, and others in need.

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Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts to help people in Ukraine may do so by writing “Ukraine” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “special purpose” field of our online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for Ukraine will be used for the purpose intended.