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Build a Restart Kit

Restart Kits are bins of new household items provided to newly arriving families
to help them set up their homes. 
It's a great way to involve your family, friends, coworkers, classmates, or community group.

 

  • Purchase new items.

  • Pack them in a clear plastic bin with a lid.

  • Label the bin with the kit name.

  • Include an unsealed, handwritten note welcoming the family.

  • Larger items that don't fit inside can be included separately.

  • Deliver the bin to our office!

WELCOME KIT

“Welcome” doormat

Monthly calendar

Wall clock with numbers

Light bulbs (4, CFL or LED)

Small flashlight and batteries

Umbrella

Notebooks

Pens/pencils

Scissors

Scotch tape

Small sewing kit

Electric tea kettle

Throw blanket

DINING KIT

Plates (for 8)

Bowls (for 8)

Cups/glasses/mugs (for 8)

Forks, knives, and spoons (for 12)

Silverware tray

Dish drying rack​

KITCHEN KIT 2

Small frying pan

Large frying pan

Small pot with lid

Large pot with lid

Baking dish (glass or ceramic)​

CLEANING KIT

Broom and dustpan

Mop and bucket

Microfiber cloths

All-purpose cleaner spray bottles

Window cleaner

Reusable gloves

Hand soap

Liquid dish soap

Laundry detergent

Laundry basket

Paper towels (2 rolls)

BATHROOM KIT

Bath towels (4-6)

Hand towels (4)

Washcloths (6-8)

Shower curtain

Shower liner

Shower rings

Hand soap

Toothbrush holder

Bath rug

Small trash can

Small trash bags

Toilet paper (6+ rolls)

Toilet brush and holder

Toilet plunger

BABY KIT

Diapers

Baby wipes​

Soft washcloths

Towels

Swaddles/burp cloths

Baby toothbrush

Baby thermometer

Baby nail clipper/file

Fragrance-free body lotion​

PERSONAL CARE KIT

Toothbrushes (4-6)

Toothpaste (2)

Shampoo (2)

Conditioner (2)

Fragrance-free body lotion

Deodorant (2 men's, 2 women's)

Bar soap (3-4)

Body sponges (2-4)

Pack of razors (1 men's, 1 women's)

Shaving cream (2)

Q-tips

Feminine hygiene pads (no tampons)

Tissues (2 boxes)

Nail clipper and files

KITCHEN KIT 1

Dish towels (2-4)

Potholders/oven mitts

Trivets

Paper towels & holder

Hand soap

Liquid dish soap

Sponges

Trash can (13 gallon)

Garbage bags

KITCHEN KIT 3

Large knife

Paring knife

Cutting board

Vegetable peeler

Spatula

Stirring spoons

Ladle

Tongs

Manual can opener

Measuring cups/spoons

Mixing bowls

Serving bowls/platter

Food storage containers

BEDDING KIT

Comforter

Sheets

Blanket

Pillows

Pillow cases

Waterproof (non-vinyl) mattress cover​

*Choose twin, full, or queen. Indicate size on kit name label. Stay age and color neutral.

FIRST AID KIT

Adhesive bandages in different sizes

Gauze pads

Gauze rolls

Alcohol wipes

Antibiotic ointment

​Tweezers

Scissors

Digital thermometer

Acetaminophen

Ibuprofen​​

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20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

609-269-4237

info@allianceforrefugees.org

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