White Stork is a veteran-led critical aid & last mile logistics charity that takes its name from the national bird of Ukraine. White Stork’s mission is to give every Ukrainian the means to survive.
White Stork only delivers to end users – not aid depots – ensuring your donations reach those who need it most. We respond to the demand signal of our Ukrainian partners to support the civilian population, and also provide non-lethal military aid to the frontlines.
We are propelled by our strategic formal relationships with Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways), Ukrposhta (Ukrainian Post Office), and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA).
We pull inspiration from the white stork - the national bird of Ukraine - a symbol of birth, family well-being, and love for the homeland. The white stork is considered a lucky talisman that can protect a home from evil. Thousands of white storks appear in the spring, migrating back from their wintering grounds in Africa. Ukrainians believe it is good luck to have white storks nesting near their home. According to ancient European folklore, the stork is responsible for delivering babies to new parents. In February 2022, following Russia’s unprovoked war, White Stork began operating in Ukraine, safely delivering tens of thousands of women, children, and elderly to Poland, as well as critical aid to Ukrainian forces on the frontlines.
