Bantu Family Needs—Starting From Scratch

The following is a list of suggested goods the family will need once they arrive to the United States. Each item donated is an item the World Affairs Council would not have to purchase, and a great help. They will need furniture, household items, linens, kitchen utensils, clothing, toiletries, food, supermarket food vouchers or gift cards, etc. The following needs list is for a typical family of four.

Furniture
1 sofa
2 stuffed chairs
4 chests of drawers
3 lamps
2 coffee tables
2 end tables
1 dining room table w/4 chairs
4 twin beds or 2 king or queen   beds

Household Items
4 sheet sets (twin, king, or queen) 4 pillows and pillowcases
4 blankets
4 bath towels
4 washcloths
2 alarm clocks
1 shower curtain and rings
2 waste baskets with bags
1 trash can with trash bags
2 smoke detectors with batteries Wal-Mart Gift Cards

Kitchen
6 plates
6 bowls
6 glasses
6 mugs
6 sets of flatware
1 set of pots and pans
1 set of cooking utensils
1 can opener
2 hot pads
Food vouchers
Dishtowels

Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Shampoo
Bar Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant Feminine Hygiene Items
Razors and Shaving Cream Disposable Diapers
Hair Brushes and Combs

Non-Perishable Food Items
Dried Beans
Coffee
Rice
Spaghetti
Loose Leaf Tea
Canned Fruit, Vegetables, Fish Oats
Flour
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Corn Meal

Cleaning Supplies
Dish soap
Bathroom/Kitchen cleanser
1 Mop
1 Broom
Sponges
Paper Towels
Laundry Detergent

Toiletries
Toilet Paper
Shampoo
Bar Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
Feminine Hygiene Items
Razors and Shaving Cream
Disposable Diapers
Hair Brushes and Comb