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Council for Kent/Sussex Adopt-a-Family of Delaware

 

Become a piece of the puzzle. Join us in helping families living in poverty regain stability after an unforeseen crisis causes financial overload.

Blanket donation from Collection Drive coordinated by volunteer.
MOST NEEDED

FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO ASSIST POVERTY LEVEL HOUSEHOLD WITH CHILDREN, SENIORS, OR A TERMINALLY ILL FAMILY MEMBER
Repair of Refrigerator or Cooking Stove
Repair of vehicle for working heads-of-household
Work gear to begin a job that is not-refunded by employer
Assistance with repair of heat source.
Assistance with eye glasses if required for driving or working
Assistance with emergency dental care due to pain or abscesses
Assistance with purchase of medical supplies if all other resources are not available or cannot provide full amount needed.
Other assistance as deemed appropriate for working families living in poverty to help alleviate unforeseen financial emergencies and/or to maintain stability of the household.   

IF YOU NEED IT IN YOUR HOME, THEY NEED IT IN THEIRS
BABY ROOM ITEMS MEETING CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS
Baby Cribs with mattresses
Pack - n - Plays or play-pens
Walkers and/or strollers
Swings & Baby room accessories
Baby Bottles
Baby Blankets
Baby clothing up to 24 months
Baby Crib Sheets
Baby hygiene and care products

such as baby bath wash & shampoo, powder, lotion, diaper ointment

BATHROOM ITEMS
Bath towels
Washcloths
Shower Curtains, liners & rings
Tub & bath mats (for inside & outside tub)
Sink & Tub organizers or accessories


BEDROOM ITEMS
(Please no holes or stains on linens or blankets)
Sheet Sets (mostly need twin and full)
Bed Pillows (without stains please)
Twin and Full Blankets
Toddler Beds with mattresses
Bed side lights


KITCHEN ITEMS
Dishes
Toasters
Pots & Pans (handles must be secure)
Large bowls with or without lids
Storage Containers
Bake ware (cookie sheets, casserole dishes, etc.)
Small counter top electric appliances (toaster, crock pot, mixer, etc.)
Pot Holders
Dish Towels and cloths
Accessories (rolling pens, cutting boards, etc.)
Knives and cooking utensils
(spatulas, turners, slotted spoons, tongs, etc.)



GENERAL HOUSE HOLD ITEMS
Lamps or lights of any type with or without shades
Hygiene Supplies
(new, unopened products) for adults & children, men & women such as shampoo, soap, deodorant, personal hygiene pads, toothbrush & toothpaste, ear swabs.
Cleaning Supplies (new, unopened products) such as laundry detergent, bathroom fixtures, kitchen floors & counters, dish liquid.
Paper & Other Products (new, unopened products) such as paper towels, toilet paper, tin foil, plastic wrap, medium size trash bags, light bulbs.
Clocks of any type
Brooms, mops, buckets & dust pans
Vacuums
Laundry baskets
Trash cans
Irons and Ironing Boards
Curtains of all sizes

 
VOLUNTEER
Come volunteer your time and talents at
Kent/Sussex Adopt-a-Family. 
Determine how many hours you have to
spare and then go to one of the
web sites listed below to see what volunteer
work we have waiting for you in our Milford Office.

Check out your volunteer options at
http://www.volunteermatch.org/
or
http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/1800Vol/volunteerdelaware

Updated March 2009