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 donations@irisct.org 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 donations@irisct.org 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
restore@habitatgnh.org
286 South Colony Road
Wallingford, CT 06492

Habitat Re-Store Fairfield County
(203) 383-4358
manager@restorecfc.org
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
cca@ccahelping.org

New Reach
203-492-4866
mgrande@newreach.org

Youth Continuum Street Outreach/ Housing Program
203-836-9813
sjackson@youthcontinuum.org

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.

in-kind donations to help newcomers

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