For a family of four

(Most Karen families are 5 or more)

4 - 8 Comforters and/or blankets

4 - 8 Towels

1 – bundle of bulk wash clothes from Wal-Mart or Dollar General (These can be used for bathing or kitchen)

4 – Pillows

4 – Pillow case covers and pillow cases

Sheets (we usually like to wait to see what size mattresses are donated – if you have some to donate, send them anyway)

Mattress covers

1 – Basic set of dishes for 4 place settings (at Wal-Mart the cost is about $8.00)

1 – Set of glasses (6-8)

1 – Basic set of cookware stainless steel bottoms (at Wal-Mart the cost is about 25.00.  We prefer the stainless steel to the non-stick because of flaking)

1 - Toaster

1 – Basic set of knives (about $4.00)

1 – Basic set of flat ware (you can buy individual pieces at Wal-Mart 3 / $1.00)

1 – Basic set of cooking utensils ($3.00-$4.00)

2 – Sets of potholders and dishtowels

1- 2 Large bowls

1 – Colander

1 – Baking pans (cookie sheet, 9 x 9 or larger baking pans)

1 – Vacuum ($60.00 – 70.00 with extra bags if necessary be sure its working if donated

1 – Mircowave ($50.00 - $70.00) Be sure it works if it's donated.

Foil, plastic wrap, baggies

Kitchen cleansers including auto-dishwashing detergent

Bath cleansers, toilet and tub and tile

Floor cleaner – general all around use.

Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toilet paper, paper towels, tooth paste, tooth brushes

1 – Large plastic tub on wheels.  This can double as furniture and storage.

If you'd like to donate food, these are the foods we recommend.

Meat  – Any kind especially whole chickens, but they like it all but it is expensive

Fresh Vegetables – Most anything except potatoes.  I've never seen them eat potatoes

Fresh Fruit – Most anything

Some frozen convenience foods (chicken tenders and such)

Snacks and fun foods for the kids.