Debra Lee (Manager of Development & Community Relations of Episcopal Migration Ministries 316.977.9276 http://www.episcopalmigrationministries.org) has forwarded a list of standard items that are accepted by the Ministries to help refugees and immigrants begin a new life in their own apartment. The list includes those items deemed unacceptable.
Furniture
Complete Bed – Mattress, Box Spring, Bed Frame (twin or full) Mattress Sets NEW only
Drawers, Shelves or other Unit appropriate for storage of clothing per family
Couch or equivalent seating per family, Coffee Table, End Tables
One Lamp per room with Light Bulbs
Kitchen Table and chairs
Wall Hangings, TV, Wall Clock (highlighted, not Government Requirement)
Linens and Other Household Supplies
Bath Towels, Wash Cloths, Hand Towels
Sheet Sets, Blankets, Throw Blankets
Pillows (New) and Pillowcases
Alarm Clock, Paper, Pens and/or Pencils, Notebook Binder
Cleaning Supplies
Dish Soap/ Bathroom/Kitchen Cleanser/All Purpose/Laundry Detergent – New not expired
Sponges or Cleaning Rags and/or Paper Towels
Waste Baskets – Large and Small | Trash Bags – Large and Small
Mop or Broom/Dustpan, Toilet Brush, Plunger, Laundry Baskets
Kitchen Items
One Place Setting of Tableware (fork, knife, spoon)
One Place Setting of Dishes per person (plate, bowl and cup)
Pots and Pans: sauce pan, frying pan, and baking dish
Large Mixing/Serving Bowls
Kitchen Utensils (i.e. spatula, wooden spoon, knife, utensils, etc.)
Can Opener, Flatware Holder
Oven Pan, Cutting Board, Dish Drying Rack, Plastic Food Storage Containers with lids
Chef’s Knife, Sharp Knives
Toiletries (NEW)
Toilet Paper , Shampoo, Hand Soap, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Combs, Lotion, Facial Tissue, Personal Hygiene items as appropriate –New, Sealed, not expired (deodorant, feminine hygiene products-pads, razors), Tooth Brush Holders, Shower Liner/Hooks/Curtain/Rod
Misc. Items
Calendar, Fire Extinguisher, Document Holder
Appropriate seasonal clothing for work, school and everyday use: Clean clothing, in good condition, for all members of the family (including proper footwear), Socks and Underwear (new)
Baby items as needed: i.e. baby food, clothing, and diapers. Infant and children car seats, cribs, New within the last seven years
Backpacks for Children’s School, Wallet/Purse
**Episcopal Ministries accept clean and gently used items ONLY.**
Donations They Do Not Accept
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
Box Televisions
VHS Players /tapes
Sleeper Sofa
Used Mattresses
Torn, Worn Through, Stained Seating
Non-working bicycles
Candles/Candle Holders
Alcohol/Shot Glasses
Broken anything i.e. Lamps, Appliances
Cracked, Chipped or Crazed Dishes
Paper Shredders
Printers
CLOTHING:
Nothing above a large for women and men’s tops
Nothing above a 38” pant for men
Nothing Torn, Stained or Yellowed
No Previously Worn Underwear