Landline Cares: Support Afghan Refugees
In the coming week(s), we are preparing to welcome evacuated Afghan people. “People are leaving behind everything they had, and all the people in their [lives] that have given it meaning until now.” - Jane Graupman, Executive Director of the International Institute of Minnesota. (KAAL-TV)
In an effort to provide some support and community, The Landline Company is collecting donations for basic necessities like clothing, hygienic products, etc. If you would like to join our effort, you can either donate goods (See Below) or contribute to our GoFundMe.
All monetary donations from GoFundMe will be exclusively used by our Team to purchase the outlined supplies. Physical donations will be organized with care and transported by Landline to the International Rescue Committee & Team Rubicon in Fort McCoy, WI - the current location for processing the intake of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Landline drop-off points are located in Duluth on the Second Floor Mezzanine, St. Cloud and Minneapolis. Please bring physical donations to the following locations between 8:30AM and 6:30PM. We ask that you do not leave items unattended, outside hours of operation.
Duluth
4701 Grinden Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
Minneapolis
9237 Grand Ave South
Bloomington, MN 55420
St. Cloud
1550 45th Ave SE
St Cloud, MN 56304
DONATIONS LIST
Please only donate the following **new and unused** items.
Clothing: **Summer / Fall clothes only, no Winter clothes at this time**
- Men's - unbranded, modest clothing like shirts, pants, socks, shoes, under garments in various sizes
- Women's - unbranded, modest long-sleeve crew neck shirts, long pants, socks, shoes, under garments to remain culturally appropriate in various sizes
- Children's - mirror gender appropriate recommendations above in all age ranges and sizes
- Ponchos
- Clothespins
Child-specific items:
- Diapers of assorted sizes
- Wipes
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Lotion
- Formula / Bottles
- Blankets / Swaddles
- Backpacks for children
Food / Water: (individually packaged wherever possible):
- Shelf stable and ready-to-eat foods with minimal preparation requirements
- Bottled water
- Water-soluble electrolyte, hydration, and vitamin powders/liquids
Hygiene: (individually packaged)
- Bars of soap
- Hand soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Towels
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Shower shoes
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Hand sanitizer
Miscellaneous: (all unbranded or minimally branded)
- Prayer mats (can be yoga mats)
- Disposal face masks
- Bedding to include pillows and warm blankets
- Reusable, durable water bottles
- Backpacks
- Hats
- Flashlights
