The Hospitality Coalition is regularly taking items to the shelters in Ciudad Juárez in order to support migrants, shelters, the city, and volunteers in Juárez as much as possible. If you're interested in delivering items to the shelters, please contact HospitalityNM@gmail.com to schedule a time (departing Thursdays at 10am or Saturdays at 12pm).
As a part of a collaborative effort, First Christian Church, Las Cruces is helping to collect items to provide to a network of shelters in Ciudad Juárez, where families are currently staying. The list received from the shelters includes the following (note: ALL items MUST be NEW and in its ORIGINAL packaging to cross international boundaries):
Children's Items: Diapers, Wet wipes
Clothing Items: Underwear, Children's clothing (S, M, L), Adult clothing (S), Sandals, Shoelaces
Toiletry Items: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Bar soap, Sanitary napkins, Bath towels
Food Items (MUST be within expiration date): Crackers, Granola bars, Juice boxes, Cookies Baby food, Baby formula, Canned fruits & veggies
Other: Backpacks, Drawstring bags, Educational materials, Board games, Reusable water bottles, Reusable shopping bags, Spanish-language books
Items may be left in the church atrium in the Donation Station Box or Items may be brought/sent to:
BSC Attn: Juárez, 1701 E Missouri Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
All items will be taken to the shelters and distributed.