Resettlement Wish List
We are always in need of these basic items for newly arrived refugee families. If you, your friends, or your family members would be willing to donate any of these items, please contact your local IRC resettlement office.
All donated items should be clean and in working condition, please.
- Blankets/Comforters
- Toiletry Kits (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo)
- Cleaning Supplies (mop, broom, dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent)
- Winter Hats and Scarves
- Dictionaries
- Pots and Pans
- Backpacks
- Watches
- Umbrellas
- Telephone and Answering Machine
- TV (the refugees' most often requested item!)
- VCRs
- Toasters
- Microwaves
- Lamps
- Cameras
- Radios/Boomboxes
- Bicycles
- Computers and Monitors
While we welcome all donations, we have limited storage space and transportation capacity. Cash donations enable us to allocate resources to where they are needed most. Any cash donations received will help supply above items equitably to all.
All Donations to the IRC are tax deductible.
Refugee Resettlement Kit
(for family of 4)
IRC must purchase new:
Mattress + Box Spring + Bed Frame = $140 (per family member)
The following items may be new or used but in good condition:
Kitchen Items
- Tableware for 4 persons (fork, knife, spoon)
- 4 bowls
- 4 plates
- 4 cups/glasses
- Pots/Pans
- Mixing/Serving Bowls
- One Set of Kitchen Utensils (spatula, serving spoon, etc)
- Can Opener
Linens and Other Household Items
- 4 Blankets
- 4 Sheet Sets (twin or double)
- 4 Pillows (new)
- Alarm Clock
- Telephone
- Paper, Pens, and/or Pencils
- Wrist Watch
Cleaning Supplies
- Dish Soap
- Bathroom/Kitchen Cleanser
- Sponges
- Laundry Detergent
- 2 Waste Baskets
- Mop or Broom
- Trash Bags
Toiletries
- Toilet Paper
- Shampoo
- Soap
- 4 Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
Furniture
- Dresser or chest of drawers
- Kitchen Table and 4 chairs
- Couch in good condition (no sofa-beds)
