Goods We Need for Refugees

The IRC in Atlanta provides refugees with necessities in order to help them start to rebuild their lives here in the U.S. The items below are things that are always in demand. Those in most demand are indicated by an asterisk. We accept both new and gently used items. If you are interested in donating, please contact Duncan de la Feld at Duncan.delaFeld@Rescue.org or 678-636-8933.  

 

*Book bags

*Computers (Windows XP or higher)

*Diapers

*Pots and pans

*School supplies

*Shoes, especially black shoes with rubber soles

*Smaller sized men’s clothing

*Winter coats, especially children's

 

Art supplies

Buckets

Cleaning supplies

Clothing

Comforters

Couches, tables, and chairs

Fabric

Garbage bags

Glasses and mugs 

Household decorative items

Irons

Lamps

Laundry baskets

Microwaves

Non-perishable food items (rice, pasta, beans, canned tomatoes)

Picture dictionaries

Pillows

Plants

Plates and bowls

Rice cookers

Rugs and floor coverings

Sewing machines and supplies

Socks 

Strollers

Tea kettles

Toilet paper

Toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, lotion

Towels and linens

Toys and stuffed animals

Trash cans

TVs and DVD players

Utensils