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Refugee Welcome Box Drive

Catholic Charities' Refugee Resettlement Program continues to resettle an increasing number of refugee families. You can help by holding a donation drive in your work place, church or school. Refugees need all of the following items listed:

Bathroom Box
Start with a medium laundry basket, ADD:
4 bath towels
2 hand towels
4 face cloths
4 toilet paper
2 bars soap
4 toothbrushes
1 tube toothpaste
1 deodorant
1 bottle shampoo
1 disposable razor
1 can cleanser
1 thermometer
1 laundry soap  

Cleaning Kit
Start with a bucket, ADD:

1 broom
1 dustpan
2 rags
1 package sponges
1 scrub brush
1  white vinegar
1 non-toxic soap
1 baking soda  

Kitchen Box
Start with kitchen trash can, ADD:
4 plates
4 cups
4 glasses
4 forks
4 spoons
4 knives
4 soup bowls
2 cooking pots
1 frying pan1 can opener
1 paring knife
1 carving knife
1 spatula
3 plastic containers
1 stove top teapot
2 pot holders
1 tablecloth
1 package Paper napkins
2 dish towels
2 dishrags
1 dish soap
1 bar hand soap
1 large stew pot w/ cover
1 scrub brush
1 package Tall garbage bags

Bed Box
Start with a large Plastic Bag, ADD:
For double bed:

2 sets double sheets
1 blanket
1 quilt or bedspread
2 pillows
2 pillowcases

For single bed:

1 pillow
1 pillow case
1 blanket
1 bedspreads
1 set single sheets

Learn more about Refugee Resettlement Services of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Contact Information

Frances McBrayer, Manager
Refugee Resettlement
Phone: 404.885.7464
E-mail: fmcbrayer@archatl.com

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In the past year, Catholic Charities Atlanta responded to 41,537 requests for help.