Current Needs at Tapestry Farms (May 2025)

Purchase Things

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Stock the Shelves (May 2025)

 

Household:

  • Dish soap

  • All-purpose cleaner

  • Trash bags

  • Laundry detergent

  • Paper towels

  • Toilet paper

  • Batteries (AA, 9V)

  • Mops/Brooms

  • Sponges

  • Toilet Cleaner

  • Disinfectant wipes

Pantry:

  • Basmati rice (5 lb bags)

  • Jasmine rice

  • Beans

  • Nido (powdered milk)

  • Canned tomatoes

  • 100% juice (apple, mango, cherry, or strawberry/banana)

  • Green or black tea

  • Flour

  • Sugar

  • Salt and pepper

  • Chickpeas (dry)

  • Red lentils

  • Garlic powder

Toiletries:

  • Baby wipes

  • Feminine hygiene pads (maxi pads preferred)

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Mouthwash

  • Soap

  • Deodorant

  • Lotion

  • Shaving cream

  • Disposable razors

  • Diapers - Size 6

  • Shampoo/conditioner

  • Tylenol & Ibuprofin (Infant, child, & adult)

International Markets*:

  • Chicken Ramen (Arabic)

  • Coffee w/ Cardamom (Arabic)

  • Grape Leaves (Arabic)

  • Halawa (Arabic)

  • Mango Juice (African)

  • Mocha (Arabic)

  • Molokhia Leaves (Arabic)

  • Pomegranate Molasses (Arabic)

  • Tahini (Arabic)

  • Tea Biscuits (Arabic)

  • Vegetable Ghee (Arabic)

  • Vegetable Ramen (Arabic)

  • Vermicelli (Arabic)

 

*Preferred International Markets: Derby City (Moline - Arabic food), Mawua Market (Davenport - African food), and US & African Food Market (Rock Island - African food)

Items can be dropped off at Tapestry Farms on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9am and noon OR by appointment. Email for more information.

Volunteer Time

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Donate Your Time

 
 

Please email leslie@tapestryfarms.org with questions. Sign up to volunteer at the button above.

Refugees and volunteers working together at Tapestry Farms.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No green thumb necessary! In fact, though we rely heavily on volunteers during the growing season, there is A LOT more to do all year-round! We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels. Some roles will require training or a background check, but most opportunities just require a willingness to help.

  • That’s up to you! We have both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Some roles, like transportation, work best with a regular commitment, while others, like gardening or event support, are more flexible. We’ll work with you to find something that fits your schedule.

  • While the families we work with are learning English, communication is possible with a little creativity and patience. We rely on Google Translate, simple phrases, gestures, and smiles to bridge the language gap. Much is understood through patience and kindness.

  • The best way to start is by reaching out! Fill out our volunteer interest form, and we’ll be in touch to talk about your interests and get you involved.

Your can help ensure refugees—forced to flee their homes because of violence and persecution—will have the support needed to build a beautiful life.

Tapestry Farms is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our address is 121 W. 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52803.