Hygiene Kits:

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • soap, shampoo
  • body wash
  • feminine hygiene
  • products
  • diapers
  • other personal care items


Clothing: New or gently used clothing suitable for the climate, including underwear, socks, and shoes. 


Food: Non-perishable food items especially those that are easy to prepare, and culturally appropriate options. 


Blankets and Sleeping Bags: Especially important for cold climates or those who may be living in temporary shelters. 

Water and First Aid: Bottled water water purification tablets basic first-aid kit

Household Items:

Kitchen Utensils: 

  • Pots
  • pans
  • Plates
  • bowls,
  • Cutlery
  • other cooking and eating essentials.


Dishes and Glasses: For serving food and drinks.

Cleaning Supplies: Soap, Detergents and other household cleaning products.

Towels and Bath Mats: For personal hygiene and sanitation.
Bedding: 

  • Sheets
  • Pillows
  • and blankets. 
  • School Supplies:
  • Backpacks
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Paper
  • and other school supplies 

Other Important Items:
Gift Cards: To stores where household essentials, groceries, and clothing may be purchased. 
Language Learning Resources: Books, apps, or other materials to help refugees learn English or other local languages. 
Information and Resources: Information about local services, legal aid, and other support programs. 

Disaster Relief List

For disaster relief, focus on essentials:
 Basic Needs:
Water: At least one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.
Food: A several-day supply of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food.
First Aid Kit: 

  • Bandages
  • antiseptic wipes
  • pain relievers
  • any necessary personal
  • medications.
  • Sanitation and Hygiene
  • Supplies: 
  • Soap
  • toilet paper
  • hand sanitizer
  • feminine hygiene
  • products.
  • Sleeping Bag or Warm Blanket
  • Flashlight and Extra
  • Batteries: 
  • Battery-powered or
  • Hand-crank Radio:

Dust Mask: To help filter the air.
Local Maps: To navigate if roads are impassable.
Manual Can Opener: If your kit includes canned food.
Paper and Pen/Pencil: For taking notes or playing games.

Important Documents: Keep copies of identification, insurance information, and other important documents.
Baby Supplies:
Formula
Diapers
and other baby essentials if needed.

  • Pet Supplies: 
    Food
  • Water
  • And any necessary medications for pets.
  • Change of Clothes and Shoes: For each person in the household.
  • Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids: If needed.
  • Cash: In case of power outages or if ATMs are not working.
  • Wrench or Pliers: To turn off utilities.
  • Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape: To shelter-in-place.
  • Matches in a waterproof container: (allow an adult to help).
  • Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap:
    Paper plates, plastic cups and utensils, paper towels 

Medical Relief List

The need to urgently address medical concerns can occur anytime. Please review WCA list and help us with any items
Basic supplies

  • Adhesive tape.
  • Elastic wrap bandages.
  • Bandage strips and
  • bandages in assorted sizes.
  • Super glue.
  • Rubber tourniquet.
  • Nonstick sterile bandages and roller gauze in assorted sizes.
  • Eye shield or pad.
  • Large triangular bandage, which may be used as a sling.
  • Aluminum finger splint.
  • Instant cold packs.
  • Cotton balls and cotton-tipped swabs.
  • Disposable nonlatex examination gloves, several pairs.
  • Duct tape.
  • Petroleum jelly or other lubricant.
  • Plastic bags, assorted sizes.
  • Safety pins in assorted sizes.
  • Scissors and tweezers.
    Hand sanitizer
  • Antibiotic ointment.
    Antiseptic solution and towelettes.
  • Eyewash solution.
    Thermometer.
  • Turkey baster or other bulb suction device for flushing wounds.
  • Sterile saline for irrigation, flushing.
    Breathing barrier or surgical mask.
  • Syringe, medicine cup or spoon.
  • First-aid manual.
  • Hydrogen peroxide to
  • disinfect.
  • Medications
    Aloe Vera gel.
  • Calamine lotion.
  • Anti-diarrhea medicine.
  • Laxative.
  • Antacids.
  • Antihistamine, such as diphenhydramine.
  • Hydrocortisone cream.
    Cough and cold medicines.
  • Personal medicines that don’t need refrigeration.
    Auto-injector of
  • epinephrine, if prescribed by a healthcare professional.
  • Pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).
  • Aspirin in your first-aid kit, as well.

Emergency items


Emergency phone numbers, including contact information for your family healthcare team and pediatrician, local emergency services, emergency road service providers, and the poison help line. There are two ways to get help from Poison Control in the U.S: online at www.poison.org or by calling 1-800-222-1222. Both options are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day.

  • Medical consent forms for each family member.
  • Medical history forms for each family member.
  • Health insurance information, including member numbers and phone numbers.
  • Small, waterproof flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries.
    Waterproof matches.
  • Small notepad and waterproof writing instrument.
  • Emergency space blanket.
  • Cellphone with solar charger.
  • Sunscreen.
  • Insect repellant.