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Donation Drive for the Refugee Center at Boston Medical Center

Nov 20, 2025

Hygiene items and clothing donation for the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights at Boston Medical Center – Donations will be collected in-person by Elisa Portz at the Deck the Halls event on Saturday, December 6th

We will be collecting personal hygiene items, professional attire for men and women and children’s clothes. Please see the list of requested items below:
Hygiene items:
Shampoo and conditioner
Soap or body wash
Body lotion
Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss
Pads and tampons
Laundry detergent (liquid or sheets)
Travel-size toiletries (for patients in temporary housing)
Wipes

Professional Attire:
Men:
Button-down or collared shirts (short and long sleeve)
Dress pants or khakis
Blazers or suit jackets
Belts, dress shoes, ties
Women:
Blouses, cardigans, and dress tops
Blazers or suit jackets
Dress pants, skirts, dresses
Professional shoes or flats
Modest scarves or accessories

Children’s clothes:
Short sleeve and long-sleeve shirts
Pants
Shoes
Sweaters
Jackets

Seasonal/Miscellaneous:
Winter hats, gloves, scarves
Blankets
Reusable shopping bags

In lieu of physical donations, we also accept gift cards. (Visa, Stop and Shop, Charlie Cards)

Please reach out to Elisa Portz with any questions or to coordinate alternate drop-off

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