Household and Hygiene Items
Most refugee families arrive to the U.S. carrying all of their belongings in just one or two bags. You can help provide ONE MORE refugee family with household items and other basic necessities as they begin to rebuild their lives here in America.
Nashville- If you have large items to donate, please contact our Resource Developers, Burton Holloway or Joel Bruerd, at (615) 833.7735, ext. 222, to discuss pick up options.
All donations may be dropped off at 1655 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite G, Nashville, TN, 37217. Drop off hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday by appointment.
Memphis- If you have large items to donate, please contact our Church Mobilizer/Volunteer Coordinator, at (901) 314.0025, to discuss pick up options.
All donations may be dropped off at 2181 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104. Drop off hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday by appointment.
Each week our greatest needs vary but the following is a list of our basic, ongoing needs (*non-essential):
Bedroom
Beds
Bedframes
Sheets
Blankets
Pillows
Alarm Clock
Hangers
Dressers
Lamps
Living Room
Sofa
Chairs
Coffee Table
Paper/Pens/Pencils
Calendar
End Table
*Bookshelves
*Television
*TV Stand
*Radio
*Telephone
*VCR
*Computer
Pre-paid Phone/Phone Cards
Dining Room
Dining Room Table
Dining Room Chairs
Tableware
Dishes
Glasses/Mugs
Tablecloth/Napkin
Bowls
Kitchen
Sauce Pan
Frying Pan
Baking Dish
Kitchen Utensils
*Serving Utensils
Mixing Bowls
Can Opener
*Sponges
*Waste Baskets
*Microwave
Tea Kettle
*Cutting Board
Large Cooking Pot
*Rolling Pin
*Pot Holders
Dish Towels
Paper Towels
Rice Cooker
Knife
Freezer Bags
Pitcher
Thermos
Laundry Room
Detergent
Light Bulbs
*Laundry Basket
*Washer
*Dryer
*Drying Rack
*Vacum Cleaner
*Iron/Ironing Board
*Buckets
Cleaning Supplies
Sponges
Broom/Mop/Dustpan
Cleanser
Trash Bags
Dish Washing Liquid
Dish Washer Detergent
Paper Towels
Trash Cans
Children’s Items
Backpacks/School Supplies
School Uniforms- No Logs (White or Navy)
*Soccer Ball
*Badmiton Racket/Birdie
*Stuffed Animals
*Cars/Trucks
*Books
*Dolls
Clothing
Winter Coats
Gloves/Hats All Sizes
Bathroom
Towels
Washclothes
Shower Curtain
Toilet Bowl Brush
Toilet Paper (5 Packages)
Shower Curtain
Shower Curtain Hooks
*Bathmats
*Toilet Paper
Plunger
Toiletries
Bars of Soap
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Feminine Products
Razors
Deodorant
Shampoo
Combs/Hairbrushes
Shaving Cream
Education
Bibles in Different Languages
Picture English Dictionaries
Books
Baby Items
Diapers
Car Seats
*Play Pins
*Crib
*Changing table
*Sippy Cups
Wipes
Lotion
Gift Certificates
Grocery store gift certificates- minimum of $25 increments. Preferred stores include Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Food Lion. Thrift Smart (thrift store) gift certificate.
Cars
World Relief does accept donated cars to help refugees access much needed jobs. All charitable donations are tax deductible are tax deductible based on current Kelly Blue Book values.
For a printable list, click here!
Nahsville- All donations may be dropped of at 1655 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite G, Nashville, TN 37217 or for larger items call 615-833-7735, ext. 222 and we will pick it up. For questions, contact Robin Snyder, Volunteer Coordinator, at resnyder@wr.org or 615.833.7735, ext. 241.
Memphis- All donations may be dropped of at 2181 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 or for larger items call 901-314-0220 and we will pick it up. For questions, contact Kate Foster, Church Mobilizer/Volunteer Coordinator, at kfoster@wr.org or 901.314.0225.
