Household Items Needed
To accommodate an increasing number of arrivals, LSM/NJ’s Immigration & Refugee Services is seeking the following donation items.
Furniture – in "like new" condition:
- Sofas, loveseats, couches.
- Dining room/kitchen tables, chairs.
- Lamps (standing and table).
- Dressers and chests of drawers.
- Beds (mattresses, box springs and frame) -- double and twin size only, as they are much easier to move. Many clients reside in walk-ups with narrow hallways or have really small bed rooms. This also helps us to maximize our storage unit and make sure that all clients receive similar items.
Drop Off and Pick Up Arrangements may be coordinated as noted:
- Pick up furniture items between the hours of 10am and 2pm Monday through Friday.
- Drop off at our storage facility in Robbinsville, NJ between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Friday.
- If available at a given time, meet at a client's home between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday through Friday.
Grocery gift cards – such as Shop Rite, Wal-Mart, etc.
- Clients can pick out what they prefer, especially with the diversity of the clients served.
- No storage or spoilage concerns.
Additional Collection Items
- Cooking utensils, pots and pans (in good, usable condition)
Fans
Light bulbs
Umbrellas
Plastic wrap and aluminum foil.
Smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers
- Microwaves, if small, are okay, but not essential
- Dishes and glasses in good shape, although we have a lot of those items right now.
Health Care Kits
- Specific item lists are available
Backpacks and School Supplies
- Specific item lists are available
Items not being collected include:
- Clothing.
- Coffee mugs.
- Tupperware & plastic food storage.
- Small kitchen items like toasters, toaster ovens, breadmakers, yogurt makers, blenders, food processors, etc.
