We have been providing “complete household setups” for quite a few Afghan families and groups of men who don’t have the support of co-sponsors. This means we pack everything they need for their new home, like kitchen items, bathroom necessities, bed linens, along with mattresses and furniture. Movers come to New Garden Friends Meeting, load everything and then set up the apartment or house for our new community members. If we don’t have an item, like a microwave or a blanket, we can’t provide it and they go without it initially. In addition to the list below, we are out of mattress pads (twin, full, queen sizes), pillows, shower curtain liners and hooks. We would greatly appreciate donations of these necessities! Please email Martha Hughes-James with questions.
Our open hours through February: Wednesdays 2-5, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays 12:30-3:00.
We are currently accepting all household items and small pieces of furniture. Here are our greatest needs:
- Mattresses & box springs (especially twin; no kings)
- New pillows
- Twin sheet sets
- Twin & full bedspreads
- Blankets & mattress pads all sizes
- Metal bed frames (no head/foot boards/bed frames)
- Microwaves
- Blenders/juicers
- Pressure cookers (old school style)
- Handheld can openers
- Plungers
- Trash cans variety of sizes
- Framed mirrors
- Area rugs
- Vacuum cleaners
- Irons/ironing boards
- Wall clocks
- Alarm clocks
- Televisions (later models, cords/remotes)