Refugee Assistance Team Special Collections

Special Kitchen Items Collection

Our Refugee Action Team has a special request from the Refugee Women’s Center (RWC) for kitchen supplies for two refugee families in need. Items requested are sets of dishes, pots, pans and cooking utensils. If you can help, please contact Denise de Mello at demelloden@gmail.com for more information.

Special Food Collection in February

We will hold a special collection for refugee food assistance during February. You can pick up bags with suggested donation item lists in the back lobby. Please bring your donations back and drop them off in the same space.

Requested items include:

• Pasta (any kind)

• Basmati or jasmine rice

• Lentils, quinoa

• Green or black tea

• Flour, salt, pepper, sugar

• Cooking oil, Starfish tuna

• Dairy-free snacks - granola bars, nuts, dried fruit

• Potatoes, carrots, onions

• Beans - dried or canned

• Canned: corn, green beans, tomatoes, chickpeas

• Dish detergent, toilet paper, paper towels and napkins

• Hygiene ideas: bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, sanitary pads, baby wipes, disposable razors

Thank you for your support! Return items/bags to the back lobby in the basket labeled Refugee.

Contact: Please contact Denise de Mello at demelloden@gmail.com for more information. You may also contact Nicole Struth at nicole@glastonburyfirst.org or 860-633-4641.