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Fall 2022 Updates

How you can give

KRM Louisville schedules all drop-offs and pick-ups. Unscheduled drop-offs are not accepted. To schedule, please click the “Submit a Donation Inquiry” below.

KRM Lexington accepts unscheduled drop-offs of household items but not furniture.  KRM Lexington IS currently accepting any furniture donations. View our updated Amazon wish lists below!

KRM Northern Kentucky schedules all donation drop-offs of household items. Furniture is not accepted at this time at KRM Northern Kentucky. If you have furniture to donate, we recommend scheduling a pick-up through our furniture provider, New Life Furniture Bank at (513) 313-0530. Unscheduled donation drop-offs are not accepted. To schedule, please click the “Submit a Donation Inquiry” below.

 

Items KRM Accepts

Household items

  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Amazon Wish List – Northern Kentucky
  • Bed linens: blankets, sheets, pillowcases (sets bagged and labeled by size; twin/full needed)
  • Comforters and pillows
  • Digital alarm clock(s) with electrical cord
  • Light bulbs and lamp shades
  • Small kitchen appliances
  • Can openers
  • Pots and pans (stovetop)
  • Large stockpots – Louisville and Lexington
  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooking spoons (spatulas and slotted spoons)
  • Dishes (plates and bowls)
  • Cutlery/utensils (Large kitchen knives needed)
  • Towels (kitchen and bath)
  • Trash cans (small and 13 gallon)
  • Shower curtains and rings
  • Pack-n-Plays
  • Cribs/bassinets and other baby items – Lexington only

Furniture

  • Beds, frames, or mattresses (KRM retains final discretion)
  • Sofas (NOT needed: futons, sleepers, sectionals, and recliners)
  • Living room chairs
  • Coffee tables, kitchen tables and chairs
  • End tables and nightstands
  • Dressers
  • Washers and electric dryers

seasonal & Miscellaneous

  • Winter coats/jackets
  • Gloves and mittens, warm hats, scarves etc.
  • Bicycles, locks, lights, and/or helmets
  • Car seats and strollers
  • KRM does not accept clothing donations from individuals (except for seasonal winter coats drives)
 

Toiletries/Cleaning Supplies

  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, lotion, menstrual products, etc.)
  • Cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, sponges/scrubber, dish soap, etc.)
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet brush with plunger
  • Broom with dustpan
  • Trash bags (13 gallon)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Diapers

school supplies

  • Amazon Wish List – Louisville
  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Amazon Wish List – Northern Kentucky
  • Backpacks
  • Folders with pockets
  • Notebooks (wide and college ruled)
  • Packages of loose-leaf paper (wide and college ruled)
  • #2 pencils
  • Small pencil sharpeners
  • Colored pencils
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Rulers
  • Scissors (blunt point for young children)
  • Glue sticks
  • Highlighters
  • 3 ring binders
  • Ballpoint pens (not red ink)
  • Cap erasers
  • Headphones
  • Reusable Masks
  • Small bottles of Clip-on hand sanitizer

Submit a Donation Inquiry

Please note: KRM offices can only pick up in their respective areas. Lexington staff cannot deliver furniture to the Louisville or Northern Kentucky offices or vice versa.

Transportation Donations

Bicycles (Louisville only)
Bikes can make a vital impact on a refugee’s life, sometimes making the difference in whether or not they can travel to a new job. KRM partners with Beargrass Christian Church’s Pedal Power Project in Louisville, Kentucky, to provide bicycles to refugees. Pedal Power Project accepts used bicycles and can refurbish them when necessary. Bicycles for kids and adults are both welcome! To donate your bicycle, call Beargrass Christian Church at (502) 896-1161.

Vehicles
Your donated vehicle can help a family access after school programs or new employment opportunities. Please note: KRM does not accept any vehicle manufactured more than 15 years ago or that has more than 150,000 miles on the odometer. Learn more in this Vehicle Donation Form.