A Ukrainian baker in Glasgow, Yuriy Kachak, said he felt “helpless” as news of the Russian invasion of his country unfolded and decided to use his skills to do what he can to help people affected.
He will open Deanston Bakery in Shawlands today, Sunday March 6, when it would normally be shut, to host a fundraising sale from 11am of breads, cakes and treats he has baked along with home baking donated by local people and businesses. There will also be a raffle.
All proceeds raised will go to help those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Businesses supporting the fundraising efforts include Partick Duck Club, Kitty’s Donuts, Honeytrap Bakery, Lily Bakes Cakes, Lobo, Broken Clock Cafe, Lychee Oriental and Wudon.
Mr Kachak said: “We’re opening this Sunday to raise funds for Ukraine.
“I felt a bit helpless when it all started so I thought that there’s a lot of things I can’t do but this is a thing I can do, I can help people out.
“So we’re opening on Sunday, doing the things we have every day, we have buns, bagels, Eastern European honey cake.
“We also will be selling raffle tickets.
“We hope it’s going to be good weather, we’ve set up tables outside and we hope to have a great day and raise lots of money.
“All 100% of sales will be going to Ukraine.
“It’s not about us as a business, it’s about people getting together and raising funds to help those who need it.”
Mr Kachak, who is from the Ivano-Frankivsk region in western Ukraine, has lived in the UK for 19 years and moved to Glasgow four years ago.
He runs the popular Deanston Bakery with his wife Svetlana, who is from Latvia, and his mother and brother also work there.
