All donation drop-offs must be made by appointment only. Schedule an appointment using the buttons above. At this time we are unable to offer a donation pick-up service.
WE ONLY ACCEPT ITEMS THAT ARE NEW OR LIGHTLY USED. IF YOU WOULD NOT USE THE ITEM YOU'RE DONATING, DON'T GIVE IT TO REFUGEES. WRD reserves the right to reject donations that do not meet the quality standards set by our grant requirements.
Highly Needed Items
Furniture
- Twin mattresses;
- Set of drawers or dressers
- Couches/sofas (no sleeper couches)
- Floor Lamps
Household items
- Large Cooking Pots
- Bowls
- Can Openers
- Rice Cookers
School supplies
- Backpacks (for both children and adults)
OTHER NEEDED ITEMS
Kitchen Items
- Forks
- Knives
- Spoons
- Plates
- Cups
- Large saucepans
- Large frying pans
- Large baking dishes
- Dishes
- Mixing/serving bowls
- Spatulas
- Wooden spoons
- Cutting knives
- Serving spoons
- Microwaves
- Mugs
- Tea kettles
- Teacups and teapots
Furniture
- Double or queen bed frames*
- Box springs
- Pack n' Plays
- Kitchen tables and chairs
- Recliners/chairs
Linens and Other Household Items:
- Pillows for sleeping (new or thoroughly washed)
- Shower curtains and liners
- Shower rings
- Towels
- Flat and fitted sheets (twin, double or queen - new only)
- Pillowcases (twin, double, queen)
- Blankets (no decorative or airplane blankets)
- Comforters
- Alarm clocks
- Paper, pens, pencils
- Lightbulbs
- Hangers
- Ironing boards & irons
Cleaning items
- Bathroom and kitchen cleaner
- Sponges/cleaning rags
- Paper towels
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Trash bags
- Toilet bowl brushes
- Waste baskets (large or small)
- Mops
- Brooms
- Vacuum cleaners
Hygiene Items
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Bar soap
- Body wash with loofahs (required)
- Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
- Razors (men)
- Deodorant
- Feminine Pads
Baby Items
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Baby carrier wraps
- Strollers
- Car Seats & Booster Seats
Miscellaneous Items
Employment-Related Items (donations' values double-matched)*
- Laptop computers (functional laptop computers only)
- Bicycles
- Cars
- Educational books (that help teach English, for example)
- Oxford English or Picture Dictionaries
- Planner/wall calendars
- Bus passes (7-day or 31-day Go-Durham bus passes)
- Messenger bags
- Professional backpacks or briefcases
- Gas cards
Gift Cards:
- Food Lion
- Wal-Mart
- Kroger
School Supplies:
- Spiral notebooks
- Binders
- Pens
- Pencils
- Paper
- Pocket folders
- Backpacks (for both children and adults)
Seasonal Items (Accepted Year-Round*):
- Men's and Women's Coats (Sizes small, medium and sometimes large; please no more coats at this time);
- Children's coats (any sizes; please no more coats at this time)
- Hats
- Gloves
- Umbrellas
Health Items:
- Wheelchairs
*The value of any employment-related donations will be double-matched with funding through our Match Grant Program, which provides employment and extended services to help refugees adjust to the U.S. without having to rely on public assistance.
*Refugees tend to travel from countries with hot climates, and the weather in the Triangle area is much colder than they are used to. Coats often come in handy for refugees even in the spring and summer.
We are thankful to our in-kind donors who donate their goods to the refugee community in the Triangle.
Questions?
Contact WRDvolunteer@wr.org or 919.724.4816. for Household & Miscellaneous Items-related questions
Contact jpark@wr.org or 919.251.6595. for Furniture-related questions