in-kind donations to help newcomers

We can accept the following items in NEW condition only: 

  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, bar and hand soap, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.) 
  • Diapers (all sizes) 
  • Pillows (for sleeping only, no throw pillows please) 
  • Sanitary pads 
  • Sponges 
  • Trash bags 

We can accept the following items in new or gently used condition:

  •  Twin sized bedding 
  • Blankets and comforters 
  • Bath and hand towels 
  • Pots, pans, and bakeware 
  • Flatware sets 
  • Kettles 
  • Ddrinking glasses 
  • Children’s plates, cups and bowls 
  • Combs and brushes 
  • Toys 
  • Household appliances 
  • Non perishable food 
  • Detergent 
  • Trash bins 

At this time, we can only accept furniture on a very limited basis due to storage constraints. Please email [email protected] with photos and descriptions of furniture you’d like to donate.

Depending on our current inventory, we can consider donations of: 

  • Kitchen chairs and small dining tables 
  • End tables and coffee tables 
  • Small dressers 

 

We cannot currently accept:

  •  Sofas, loveseats, or armchairs 
  • Large or heavy furniture items 
  • Mattresses or bed frames/headboards 

We are open to accept donations each Monday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, excluding holidays. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Thank you for your support of our clients and programs!

For any furniture, household goods, or clothing that is not listed, please consider donating to one of the organizations below as an alternative.​

Habitat Re-Store New Haven County
(203) 774-7560
[email protected]
286 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Habitat Re-Store Fairfield County
(203) 383-4358
[email protected]
1785 Stratford Ave
Stratford, CT 06615

Veterans of America
1-800-775-VETS (8387)
pickupplease.org/donation-pickup/

Christian Community Action, Inc
203-777-7848
[email protected]

New Reach
203-492-4866
[email protected]

Youth Continuum Street Outreach/ Housing Program
203-836-9813
[email protected]

Charities of Hope (Estate Pick-ups)
860-424-0093
charitiesofhope.org

Salvation Army
1-800-728-7825
salvationarmyusa.org

Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you! As of 1/1/18, our legal name is Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc., and our EIN is 06-0653044. If you would like more information about IRIS, including our IRS form 990, audited financial reports and annual budget, please view our giveGreater profile here.

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