MelroseKind Hosts Drive For Refugee & Immigration Assistance Center

MELROSE, MA — During the month of August, the local nonprofit MelroseKind is hosting a drive in support of the Boston Refugee and Immigration Assistance Center (RIAC).

Throughout the month, MelroseKind will be collecting shampoo/conditioner, toothbrushes/toothpaste, and grocery store gift cards to fill the RIAC Welcome Baskets for immigrants and refugees.

This past year, RIAC assisted over 850 refugees in the greater Boston Area. While refugees wait for the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) to process SNAP (food stamp) benefits, grocery store gift cards are essential to filling the gap.

Donations can be brought to MelroseKind's Kindness Porches at the following locations through the end of August:

• 89 Walton Park
• 160 West Wyoming
• 647 Main St (Follow Your Art)
• 249 Grove Street
• Amazon Wish List

All Venmo donations to MelroseKind through the end of August will be used to purchase grocery store gift cards for RIAC.

Each month, MelroseKind hosts a different drive to support local charitable organizations. Follow MelroseKind on Facebook and Instagram, and subscribe to their newsletter at melrosekind.com.