Since the beginning of the aggressive war initiated by the Russian Federation against the Ukraine, millions of Ukrainians have left their country to seek shelter in other countries. As the Republic of Moldova is an immediate neighbouring country, many Ukrainians have come to Moldova – a large percentage have stayed a short while before continuing to other countries, however, many remained in the Republic of Moldova to stay near to their home country. Moldova has accepted – in percentage to their inhabitants – more refugees than any other country.

For up to 150 refugees, living in a house of the Diocese, the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta has resumed responsibility to cater for their food on all weekends as the kitchen is closed on weekends. Since the beginning of the war in February 2022, more than 50.000 persons have benefitted from this food distribution on weekends.