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Current Donation Needs

At our Refugee and Immigrant Service Centers, we provide safe and sanitary housing for our refugee families as soon as they arrive in the United States. We also strive to meet any pressing needs of other refugees and immigrants in the community. Below are three categories; the most crucial items needed at the moment, other items that we are generally willing to accept barring any storage issues, and items that we cannot accept. *Any donated items must meet federal product safety guidelines. Thank you very much for your support. Please call 253-850-4065 and ask for the donations coordinator.


Most Needed Items:

• Bed Frames, Mattresses, Box Springs (Queen, Full, Twin, Bunk)
• Comforters/Blankets (Queen, Full, Twin)
• Bed Sheets (Queen, Full, Twin)
• Dressers or Chest of Drawers
• Couches (not hide-a-bed)
• Lamps
• Alarm Clocks
• Coffee Tables
• Jackets, Hats & Mittens
• Rain Gear - Outerwear and Umbrellas
• Pots and Pans (no scratched non-stick Teflon)
• Cooking Utensils (spatulas, serving spoon, mixing spoons, chef knives, can openers)
• Microwaves/Toaster Ovens
• Backpacks and School Supplies
• Mops, Brooms and Vacuum Cleaners
• House/Dishes/Laundry Cleaning Materials (in original packaging)
• Towels
• Jackets/Rain Gear (adults and children)

 

Other Accepted Items:

• Easy Chairs
• Kitchen Tables
• Kitchen Chairs
• Trash Cans
• Small Student Desks
• End Tables/Night Stands
• Futons
• Televisions/DVD players
• Baking Sheets and Pans
• Rice Cookers
• Dishes, Glasses, Utensils
• Light Bulbs
• Children's Toys, Books, and Clothing
• Calendars
• Toiletries (in original packaging)
• Toilet Brush
• Household Telephones
• Cribs*
• High Chair/Booster Seat
• Car Seats*
• Strollers
• Diapers/Wipes
• Outlet and Doorknob Covers
• Computers (cleared and ready to operate)

We Do Not Accept:

We Do Not Accept:

• Any item with stains, tears, broken or missing pieces
• Any item that is not operational
• Entertainment Centers
• Hide-a-beds/Sleeper Sofas/Recliner Sofas
• King Size or Water Beds
• King Size Sheets
• File Cabinets
• Armoires/Wardrobes
• Cabinets
• Bookshelves
• Books Not Intended for Children
• Adult Clothing (Exceptions for cold weather, rain gear and dress clothes)
• Televisions larger than 25"
• Large Desks
• Building Materials or Supplies
• Exercise Equipment
• Outdoor Furniture
• Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators
• Seasonal Decorations
• Food (please contact the JFS Food Bank)


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