Misc Grocery Items

We have started to pick up some items, such as cleaning supplies, hygiene items. So far, we have:

- toilet paper
- paper towel
- kleenex
- laundry detergent
- fabric softener
- toothbrushes
- toothpaste
- deoderant (for both adults)
- shampoo (for both adults)
- body wash (for both adults)
- bar soap
- liquid soap
- Vim
- Tilex
- foil
- ziploc bags (sandwich and snack size)

Misc Items

We are sure we haven't covered everything here but it's a start:

- map of the area, bus route maps
- steel tape measure
- elastics
- umbrellas
- door mat
- boot tray
- very basic English dictionary
- English/Arabic dictionary (available at Chapters)
- curtains/blinds (once window sizes are known)

- safety pins (have)
- fabric tape measure (have)
- Scotch tape (have)
- pens, pencils, paper, ruler (have)
- flashlights (have)
- scissors (have)
- screwdriver (have)
- hammer (have)
- needles, threads (sewing/mending kit)(have)

The Bathroom

We need:

- first aid kit (bandaids, etc)


- tweezers (have)
- nail trimmers (have)
- nail scissors (have)
- plunger (have)
- bandaids (have)
- bath mat (have 2)
- toothbrush holder (have)
- soap dish/liquid soap dispenser (have)
- small garbage can (have)
- toilet brush (have)
- toilet paper holder (have)
- towels of all sizes, facecloths (have 6 bath towels and 6 hand towels)

The Kitchen

We have received a donation of a table and chairs, dishes, coffee mugs and some small kitchen items but there are many other items the family will need:

- placemats/tablecloth
- pots and pans (have 1 pot)
- tupperware type containers
- pitcher
- broom
- mop (have a bucket)
- hand mixer (have an immersion mixer)
- timer
- clock
- cookie sheets and other baking pans
- popcorn popper
- spice rack
- cooling rack (for cookies, etc)
- hot pads


- milk jug (to hold the plastic milk bags)(have)
- paper towel holder (have)
- dust pan and hand broom (have)
- stock pot (have)
- spoon rest (have)
- oven mitts (have 3 pair)
- colander (have)
- vacuum (have)
- cutting board (have)
- toaster (have)
- garbage can (have)
- knives (paring knife, serrated knife, etc)(have)
- coffee maker (have)
- telephone (have)
- tea pot, cream and sugar(have)
- kettle (have)
- dish cloths, tea towels (have lots)
- Pyrex casserole dishes (have)
- cutlery (have)
- salad bowl set (have)
- kitchen utensils (peeler, spatula, pizza cutter, wooden spoons, etc -- have)
- can opener (have)
- mixing bowls (have)
- toaster oven(have)
- dish drainer/drainboard set(have)
- salt and pepper shakers (have)
- microwave (have)
- electric frying pan (have)
- measuring cups, measuring spoons (have)
- glasses (have)
- mugs (have)
- cutlery tray(have)
- iron (have)
- dessert plates (have)
- rolling pin (have)

Children/Baby's Room

The couple have a little boy (born Oct 2009) and a newborn baby girl (Feb 2011).

- baby safety items (cupboard latches, electrical outlet covers, etc)
- thermometer
- single size bedding (sheets, blanket, pillow)
- crib size sheets
- toys
- playpen
- books
- games
- change table (may have)
- baby monitor
- booster chair
- bed rail(s) for the twin bed - have 1


- small garbage can (have)
- mobile (have)
- nightlight (have)
- crib set (bumper pads, etc) (have)
- double stroller (have)
- crib and mattress (have)
- baby bathtub (have)
- baby swing (have)
- single bed (have)
- exersaucer (have)
- floor gym (have)
- childrens clothing size hangers (have)
- highchair (have)
- baby towels (have)
- baby shampoo, lotion, powder (have)
- receiving blankets (have)
- baby blankets (have)

The Master Bedroom

At this point, we have a bedroom suite with a double bed.

Laundry hamper


Laundry basket (have 2)
Pillow protectors (have)
Double bed sized sheets, pillowcases(we have 4 flat sheets and 2 sheet sets)
Lamps(have)
Small garbage can (have)
Clock radio (have)
Hangers (have)
Pillows (have)
Blanket (have)

The Living Room

We have been very fortunate so far and have received several of the larger items for the living room.

We have a couch and chair set, coffee table and end tables, as well as another single chair.

Things that are still needed:

Fan
Radio
Clock
DVD player
Childrens DVDs
Plants (not poisonous!)


- Pictures/Wall hanging (have)
- Lamps (have)
- Book case (have)
- Small garbage can (have)
- TV (have)