Ready to Begin With Basics?
Create a Kitchen Starter Kit...or two
DURATION
1-2 hoursWHERE
In your kitchen! Or any place your group can get together to assemble the kits.
WHEN
Ongoing activity throughout the year
WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED
Both individuals and groups can complete this activity; an adult (or teen) is needed to help purchase/obtain the supplies, and a driver who can bring the items to Household Goods
HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
People who come to Household Goods for kitchen furnishings enjoy selecting pots, pans and other kitchen equipment. Kitchen Starter Kits help them jump start the process and make sure they have all the necessities for preparing meals in their new homes! Clients come from all over the Greater Boston region, including Lowell, Worcester, Framingham, Boston, and more. By providing these everyday items, you can help victims of disasters, people moving into permanent housing, war veterans, refugees and others rebuild their lives.
DESCRIPTION
Making kitchen starter kits is a great way for anyone - especially kids! - to contribute to Household Goods. Items can be purchased at your local dollar store, or you may be able to see what gently used items you already have in your kitchen drawer.
We furnish approximately 200 homes a month, so these kits are always in need. If you are part of a Girl Scout troop, school organization, or just want to experience the joy of giving, please consider the Kitchen Starter Kit project.
ITEMS NEEDED
- 2 Pot holders ‡
- 1 Dish towel ‡
- 1 Set of dry measuring cups ‡
- 1 Set of measuring spoons ‡
- 1 Liquid measuring cup ‡
- 1 Wooden/cooking spoon ‡
- 1 Spatula ‡
- 1 Vegetable peeler ‡
- 1 Can opener ‡
- 1 Pair of tongs ‡
- 1 Whisk, if available ‡
- 1 Slotted spoon ‡
- 1 Ice cream scoop ‡
- 1 Bottle opener ‡
- 1 Potato masher
- 1 Calendar
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NEXT STEPS
If you have questions, please contact Household Goods at info@householdgoods.org. To get started, simply follow the outlined step-by-step instructions.
CONTACT INFO
1. Collect each of the items on the "Needed Items" list. (Please note the quantity listed for each.) Items should be new or very gently used.
2. Place all items in a Jumbo Zip Storage Bag and label the bag: “KITCHEN STARTER KIT.”
3. Drop off (or mail) completed kits to Household Goods:
530 Main Street
Acton, MA 01720
Note: Donations are accepted Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.