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Liev Schreiberis lending a helping hand in Poland.
In honor of Passover this year, the 57-year-old actor and director said he’s helping prepare almost one ton of brisket with chefJose Andre’s World Central Kitchen for the Jewish holiday, for Ukrainians fleeing the war in their country.
TheRay Donovanalum thanked fans for their support in anInstagramvideo Thursday, filmed during a lunch break in the city of Przemysl.
“To everyone who donated, thank you so much,” he continued, wishing his followers a happy Passover and Easter. “Please, donate if you can.”
“Doing our part with @wckitchen here in #Poland, where we’re preparing a traditional Passover feast for Ukrainian #refugees,” he wrote. “Happy Pesach!”
Upon arriving in Poland via train, refugees will have the opportunity to eat a homecooked meal after going through customs, according to a World Central Kitchen volunteer seenin another videoshared Friday on Schreiber’s Instagram page.
In addition to the brisket, the volunteer said refugees will have access to a panini press, hot cocoa and more.
“World Central Kitchen continues to be the rockstar NGO serving and feeding those who have lost nearly everything,” the actorwrote on Instagramalongside a photo of himself and another volunteer posing in front of the meal.
Jessica Seinfeldand chef Marc Murphy also spent time volunteering at the World Central Kitchen hub this week, which the 50-year-old cookbook author summed up as an “extraordinary operation” on the border of Poland and Ukraine.
“People all over Ukraine and all along the border rely on them for food and kindness. We made around 15,000 sandwiches and 3,000 cups of apple sauce for moms and kids to take on buses and trains as they escape this war,” she wrote, posting photos from her visit.
Russia first launched itsattack on Ukraineon Feb. 24, making it the first major land conflict in Europe in decades. Millions of Ukrainians have also fled, the United Nations says.
source: people.com
