Asylum seekers are arriving daily in Maryland. The majority are parents with children from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. They arrive traumatized from their experiences and with few resources, settling in local communities with their “sponsors,” typically immigrant family members, to await their ICE appointments in Baltimore or elsewhere.

DoTheMostGood is supporting Takoma Park Mobilization’s Direct Support to Immigrants initiative. We are working to procure the supplies needed for care packages provided to every new asylum seeker arriving in Montgomery County.

Adult Care Packages

2 pair socks, 1 pair gloves 

Personal Care Items

1 towel, tissues, wipes, deodorant, hand sanitizer, comb, hairbrush, sanitary pads (8)

Dental pack

toothbrush with cover, toothpaste

Food

1 trail mix, 1 applesauce, 1 protein bar, 1 beef jerky

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Kids Packages

2 pair socks

 Personal Care Items

1 towel

Dental pack

toothbrush with cover, toothpaste

Food

2 chocolate milk, 1 protein bar, 1 applesauce 

Play

1 coloring book & crayons, small stuffed animal, children’s books in Spanish

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For more information on additional needs, and other collection locations, please email Gwen Stewart. For information about becoming a Greeter to meet new arrivals or to provide rides to Baltimore for required ICE check-ins, please email Roxanne Weiss.

Thank you for your generous spirit and support.