WE ARE MOVING!
WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING ANY DONATIONS AT THIS TIME & WE DO NOT HAVE REGULAR DROP OFF HOURS
Free Store for Ukrainian Newcomers is a store in a beautiful location in downtown Edmonton and the first of its kind in the city. The store provides clothing and essentials at no charge to Ukrainian newcomers to Canada displaced by the war in Ukraine.
Who Are We?
Founded by Janice Krissa-Moore, her daughter, Jorgia Moore, and with support from Ukrainian Nationals, Free Store has provided clothing to over 20,000 Ukrainian Nationals in Alberta and has received media attention across Canada.
Did you know there are more than 30,000 Ukrainian Newcomers living in Alberta?
According to the latest CUAET stats, there are over 200,000 newly arrived Ukrainians in Canada with an estimated 30,000 in Alberta. While there is limited support from the Government, all Ukrainians arrive with a Canadian Work Visa and do not receive refugee support, nor do they have refugee status. That is why places like the Free Store are so important during the settlement process. Imagine starting over and having to replace EVERYTHING in your home?!?
Thanks to the community's support, our little Free Store has helped over 12,000 visitors over the past year and our plan is to stay open as long as needed. Over 90% of the Free Store volunteers are newcomers themselves, and many do not know the English language yet. While they are learning English, it can be difficult to gain employment, so that is why we launched our website, offering food and services provided by our newcomers that have been volunteering at the Free Store.
We are very excited about this new venture and we hope you are too. Because when you place an order you are helping a newcomer get back on their feet. Plus, the food and the services are pretty amazing!
“Edmonton store helps provide free wardrobe to Ukrainian refugees” (Global News)
Ukraine's Kitchen by Free Store -
Ukraine's Kitchen by Free Store -
We’re officially open at 12225 Fort Road (Butchers & Packers) in Edmonton on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays 9am-5pm & on Saturdays 11am-6pm.
Shop at the Ukraine’s Kitchen by Free Store to taste delicious food handmade by Newcomers from Ukraine affected by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Each food purchase pays for materials and wages for the newcomers who cook the food.
Order online or come in-person during our business hours . We accept cash, credit cards and debit in-store. All sales are final.
"On behalf of the newcomers, we can really say they appreciate this from the bottom of their hearts. It's really helping them to get through this difficult time and start their new life in Canada."
Janice and Jorgia Krissa-Moore
Co-Founders