Update: We are no longer holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org
In September, we expect to resettle multiple refugee families, as well as several smaller cases. Many of our refugee clients have spent years, if not decades in United Nations refugee camps abroad, waiting for a place to call home. Basic household items from bed sheets and cleaning supplies to toilet paper and cookware significantly help our newest American neighbors as they begin their new lives in Western New York.
While we are unable to accept clothing donations, the following household goods are urgently needed:
- Twin Bedding Sets ( Pillow, Sheets, Comforter) MUST BE NEW
- Full Bedding Sets (2 Pillows, Sheets Comforter) MUST BE NEW
- Toilet Paper
- 13 Gallon Trash Cans and Bags
- Insect Killer
- Throw Blankets MUST BE NEW
- Pots/Pans/baking dishes (new or gently used)
- Large Fans
- Dinner Bowls
- Shampoo
- Umbrellas
- Plates, bowls, drinking glasses, utensils, coffee mugs/tea cups (new or gently used)
- Plastic Cutting Boards
- Cutting Knives
- Bath Towels
- Shower Curtains and Hooks
- Dish Drying Racks
- Multipurpose cleaning supplies
- Car Seats for Children
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Soap
- Mop and Bucket
- Broom and Dustpan
- Menstrual Pads (no tampons)
- Sponges
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Cooking and Serving Utensils
- Roach and Insect Killer
Other basic, household items in need
- Can openers
- Tea kettles
- Packs of clothes hangers
- Light bulbs (60 watt)
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Mops/brooms or swiffer with wet and dry cloths
- Toilet brushes
- Plungers
- Thermometers
- Sponges
- Microwaves
- Box fans/floor fans
- Rice cookers
- Age appropriate Toys for All Children (especially NEW stuffed animals, no toy guns please)
- New reusable water bottles (for job club)
- Lunchboxes (for our job club)
The quickest and easiest way for you to help, is to click on Amazon, Target, or Walmart.
For more information and to coordinate your drop off, contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org.