Donations for refugee families
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our community and the support you provide to refugee families as they begin rebuilding their lives.
To ensure donations meet current needs and can be distributed quickly, we accept only items that have been requested by families we are actively serving. We have created a list of current needs along with guidelines outlining the types of donations we are able to accept.
Before collecting or dropping off items, please review our current needs list below and wait for confirmation from our team. This helps us make the best use of available storage space and ensures that every donated item goes directly to a family who can use it.
Once your donation has been approved, please thoroughly clean all items before drop-off. Household goods such as pots, dishes, bedding, towels, and other essentials should be clean and ready for immediate use by the receiving family.
Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and supportive start for refugee families in our community.
How can I donate?
- Check to make sure your items are listed as acceptable and if so, check our list of current needs to ensure these items are needed.
- Send us an email at donations@nnic.org with details of your items.
- Once we confirm we have the capacity to take your donations, we will schedule a time and date for drop off.
If you would like to organize a donations drive, please contact us first to ensure that the donations are currently needed, and we have the capacity to accept
Please do not drop off items at our office! These donations will NOT be accepted.
Give what families need most
Not sure what to donate? Our Amazon Wishlist makes it easy to provide exactly what refugee families need right now.
From kitchen supplies and bedding to hygiene products and household essentials, every item helps create comfort, stability, and a sense of home for newly arrived families.
Visit our Amazon wish list to see current needs and make a direct impact.
Accepted items
Hygiene items
- Liquid bottles only (no bars or mini sized bottles)
- OTC medication, cleaning supplies, shower products, period products
Bed and bath items
- Bedding sets, pillows, lamps & lightbulbs, shower curtain sets, large rugs, big & small towels, closet hangers
Kitchen items
- Pots/pans, utensil sets, glassware, dish sets, pressure cookers, tea pots
Furniture
- Dining tables with chairs, couches, TVs, side tables, coffee tables, bed frames and nightstands
Items not accepted
***Due to safety regulations, we no longer accept car seats or boosters
- Food
- Mattresses
- Clothing & Shoes ** Subject to change based on client needs**
- Baby Items ** Subject to change based on client needs**
- Makeup & Accessories
- Trash & Unwashed Items
Prefer to Give Financially?
Financial donations help us respond to urgent needs, purchase essential items, and provide critical support services for refugee families.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps us welcome newcomers with dignity and provide the resources they need to thrive in our community.
You can also make a financial contribution by donating to our Resettlement Fund.