FJC Winter Relief Campaign

At least one million people living throughout the FSU region face famine and starvation. Another 70 million people, or 1/4 th of the population, live below the poverty line.

The frigid winter months are especially difficult for these people. Keeping warm is not easy and good winter boots and clothes are expensive. Many people do not even have heat in their own homes.

In response to this urgent need, every year, the Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS (FJC) launches a non-sectarian Winter Relief Campaign throughout the former Soviet Union in an effort to help the millions of poor people living in Russia and the CIS survive the freezing winter. Relief boxes containing winter boots, coats, scarves, socks, gloves, and even electric heaters are distributed in almost 300 cities.

The FJC plans to distribute at least 5,000 boxes filled with winter necessities within the next few months. Each box costs $50 and benefits a family of 4.