Current Needs at Tapestry Farms (November 2025)
Purchase Things
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Stock the Shelves (November 2025)
Greatest needs in bold.
Household:
Shovels
Water purifying pitcher (ex. Brita)
Bleach
Hand soap
Dish soap
All-purpose cleaner
Trash bags
Laundry detergent
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Mops/Brooms
Toilet Cleaner
Disinfectant wipes
Tissues
Pantry:
Pistachios
Pita bread / Tortillas
Olive Oil
Sugar
Flour
Basmati rice
Jasmine rice
Water bottles
Granola bars (snacks for adults)
Walnuts
Vegetable oil
Sardines
Raisins
Dry Chickpeas
Tea biscuits (biscoff, wafers, etc.)
Nutella
Beans
Nido (powdered milk)
Canned tomatoes
100% juice (apple, mango, cherry, or strawberry/banana)
Tea (green or black)
Salt and pepper
Red lentils
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Coconut flakes
Toiletries:
Baby wipes
Feminine hygiene pads (maxi pads preferred)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste (kids/adult)
Mouthwash
Body Soap/Shower Gel
Deodorant
Lotion (baby/adult)
Disposable razors
Diapers - Size 6
Baby Wash/Shampoo
Tylenol & Ibuprofin (Infant, child, & adult)
Bandaids
International Markets*:
Parle G Cookies (African)
Ramen (chicken, vegetable) (Arabic)
Coffee (w/ Cardamom, classic, etc.) (Arabic)
Grape Leaves (Arabic)
Halawa (Arabic)
Mango & Guava Juice (African)
Mocha (Arabic)
Molokhia Leaves (Arabic)
Tahini (Arabic)
Tea Biscuits (Arabic)
Vegetable Ghee (Arabic)
Vermicelli (Arabic)
Ceylon Tea (w/carcamom, classic, etc.) (Arabic)
Honey Ginger Tea (African)
Na’an (Arabic)
Palm Oil (African)
Goya Adobo (African)
*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
Provide child care during legal appointments (ongoing)
Drive families to legal appointments (ongoing)
Help with CSA distribution (2nd Tuesday of the month / noon–6 / ongoing)
Purchase baklava, flowers, and/or vegetables HERE.
Provide child care during English class (Tuesdays & Thursdays in 2026)
Give a ride to English class (Tuesdays & Thursdays in 2026)
Give a ride to English class (Mondays & Wednesdays in 2026)
Gather a group to complete a short-term gardening project (seasonal)
Offer friendship to a refugee family
Shop QC Farmers’ Market each Saturday May – October.
Please email leslie@tapestryfarms.org with questions. Sign up to volunteer at the button above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
