Afghan Refugees
Ingathering for Afghan Refugees at Fort McCoy
The Wisconsin Annual Conference is hosting an ingathering of clothing and blankets for the Afghan refugees currently housed at Fort McCoy. Supplies can be dropped off from Monday, September 13 to Friday, September 24 at First UMC.
Items Requested for Refugees:
The following items need to be new items in packages
Sizes Small to XL (mostly med/large)
Long sleeve, crew neck tops - (T-shirts/sweatshirts) Solid colors, fun colors okay, unbranded, male and female
Pants - Long pants, unbranded, male and female
Socks - Male and female, kids socks can be fun colors
Cotton Shoes - Flip flops and sandals (great need), all sizes, closed toed shoes
Underwear - Cotton only, all sizes (great need for men’s sizes)
Additional items needed:
Fall jackets, gently used, laundered (all sizes)
Blankets/ Quilts, gently used, laundered
Duffle bags/ laundry bags
Please do not donate winter clothing!