Drop off both new household items and used items (listed below) at the carriage house behind our building at
864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
If you are able to make a cash donation, please click here.
Over the next couple of months new, scheduled refugee arrivals will include families and quite a few children. At this time, our donations department is asking for linen sets, bedding and comforters, bath towels, deodorant and soap, all-purpose general cleaners, and kitchen items.
You can find our full list of donation needs to assist our newest neighbors below:
Personal Hygiene Items:
- Deodorant
- Menstrual Pads
- Shampoo
- Shaving Cream
- Toilet Paper
- Oral Thermometer
Cleaning Supplies:
- Multipurpose Cleaner
- Dish Soap
- Insect Killer
- Liquid Laundry Detergent
- Mops and Brooms
- Sponges
- 13 Gallon Trash Cans with Lid
- Toilet Brushes and Plungers
- Toilet Cleaner
Linens and Bedding (Must be NEW)
- Bath Towels
- Full Size Blankets
- Full Size Sheets
- Twin Size Blankets
- Twin Size Sheets
- Dish Towels
Kitchen Items:
- Can Openers
- Frying Pans
- Sauté Pans
- Baking Dishes
- Pots
- Drinking Glasses
- Coffee Mugs
- Butter Knives
- Tea Kettles
We accept these used items if they are clean and in working condition. Please ensure they are free of grease, burns, or scratches.
- Floor Fans
- Tea Kettles (may be gently used)
- Umbrellas
- Matching Drinking Glasses
- Matching Sets of Dinnerware (no china or plastic)
- Airtight Storage Containers
- Large Wide Pots for Stovetop
- Drying Rack for Clothes
- Games, Sporting Goods, and Enrichment
- Toy donations for families with kids. They can be new or like-new, for any age group, or gender. For example, soccer balls, board games, playing cards, etc.
- Donations of non-English books for both children and adults. The most needed languages are French, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Portuguese, and Turkish. New or used books in good condition can be dropped off during our regular donation hours and will go directly to clients as part of our enrichment initiatives.
For any questions or inquiries related to specific donations please email: donations@iibuff.org.
If you don’t want to donate an item but prefer to make a cash donation, please click here.