Free Palestine: How Your Mug Purchase Helps Gaza Directly

People keep asking the same question: “How can I help the situation in Gaza?” While it can feel overwhelming, there are direct, meaningful ways to support Palestinians — and yes, even your choice of mug can make a difference.

Our Free Palestine and I Support Palestine mugs aren’t just a statement piece for your kitchen. 100% of the profits from these mugs (and our badges) are going directly to a family in Gaza via this verified GoFundMe — and to Team Hasanat, an on-the-ground organisation delivering food, clean water and firewood across Gaza.

That means your support isn’t disappearing into “admin fees” or charity CEO salaries. It’s going straight into the hands of people who need it most.

Boycott: Where You Spend Matters

One of the most effective ways to help Gaza is by changing your buying habits. The Gaza boycott list includes major brands whose business dealings support Israel’s actions. These include:

• McDonald’s
• Starbucks & Costa - get your coffee from a local coffee shop!
• Coca-Cola
• Nestlé
• Cadbury
• Mars
• L’Oréal
• and many many more!

It’s not just the big names — check your beauty products too. Even Moroccan Oil is Israeli-owned. And when buying food products like avocados, dates, potatoes and hummus, check the country of origin. Many are labelled as coming from Israel or illegal settlements - avoid these where possible.

You can download the No Thanks app to scan products and instantly see if they are on the boycott list.

Political Action: Speak Up

It’s vital to also put political pressure on the UK government - you need to start messaging them like it's your full time job. You can write to your MP urging them to:

• Recognise Palestine as a state
• Call for an immediate ceasefire
• Impose sanctions on Israel
• Expel the Israeli ambassador

Here’s a draft letter you can adapt:

Dear [MP Name],

I am writing to urge you to take immediate action to support the Palestinian people and help bring an end to the ongoing atrocities in Gaza. The UK must recognise Palestine as a state, impose sanctions on Israel, expel the Israeli ambassador, and call for an urgent and lasting ceasefire.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening daily, with thousands of civilians killed, being starved and displaced. It is our moral duty to stand against violations of international law and human rights abuses. We are watching war crimes live streamed on our phones, there is undeniable evidence and the UK must stand firmly against it with action, not just empty platitudes.

Please represent my views in Parliament and push for concrete action to hold Israel accountable and protect Palestinian lives.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]

You can find your MP's contact details here 

How Your Mug Purchase Helps

By buying a Free Palestine mug or I Support Palestine mug, you’re doing more than making a statement — you’re taking action. Every penny of profit goes:

• Direct to a family in Gaza, helping them rebuild their home and lives
• To Team Hasanat, providing food, water, and firewood in Gaza

This isn’t charity-as-usual; it’s direct aid, bypassing bureaucracy and getting to the people who need it now.

Small Actions, Big Impact

Helping Gaza isn’t just about one big gesture. It’s about the small, consistent actions we take every day - from what we buy, to who we write to, to where we put our money.