DIAPERS AND CLOTHES ARE NEEDED AT THE KENSINGTON FAMILY SHELTER

The families at The Kensington Family Shelter need a few items donated to them. The storage capacity at the shelter is very limited, so please only donate the specific items that are being requested.

The babies need

• diapers in sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6,
• pull-ups,
• wipes, and
• baby carriers that have been gently used and are clean.

The children need

• spring clothes in sizes 2T- 5T that are clean, have been gently used, and have no stains or tears (no snow boots, heavy coats, or other winter clothing),
• rain boots,
• rain coats, and
• children's umbrellas.

The shelter accepts donations seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It's located at 385 McDonald Avenue, between Albemarle Road and Church Avenue, in Kensington (across from Foodtown).

Donations can also be shipped to

Kensington Family Shelter
Attention: Uniquia Parker
385 McDonald Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11218

In addition to donating diapers as an individual, you might also want to join forces with other people by organizing diaper drives in schools, scout troops, parent groups, faith organizations, neighborhood associations, etc.

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Neighborhood residents Catherine and Tracy maintain a mailing list to let subscribers know what the sheltered families needs are;  they also announce opportunities for volunteers to assist in celebrating holidays and other events.

To join the mailing list and receive approximately one e-mail a month, send an e-mail to Catherine and Tracy at givemeshelterBK @ gmail.com.