Legacy Counseling Center needs household items for 24 apartment units it’s preparing for people with HIV/AIDS who are homeless.
A grant is covering the cost of the apartments for one year and a bed, dresser, table and chairs but nothing else.
On Sept. 28, Legacy is holding a drive to outfit the apartments and make them homes. Items can be dropped off in the Legacy parking lot, 4054 McKinney Ave. from 9 a.m. to noon.
Items can be new or used.
Below is a list of things needed:
Furniture:
Sofa, chairs, etc.
Countertop appliances and accessories:
* Microwave
* Toaster or toaster oven
* Mixer, hand or stand model
* Coffee maker
* Kettle
Cooking items:
* 12-inch and 6-inch skillets
* Cookware set, or at least one-quart, two-quart and four-quart saucepans with covers
* A four-quart or larger size Dutch oven for roasts and large portions (can also be used for casseroles)
* Stock pot for soups, stews, and sauces
* Steamer pot or insert
* Casserole dish
* Roaster or roasting pan for poultry
Kitchen utensils and tools:
* Canister set
* Kitchen tool holder
* Spice rack or holder
* Colander preferably small and large
* rubber or silicone spatulas
* wooden spoons
* Manual can opener (or an electric model)
* Wisk
* Scissors
* Cheese and vegetable grater
* Plastic and/or metal serving and cooking utensils, such as large slotted and regular spoons, soup ladle, potato masher, large meat fork, and stirring paddles
* Flipper, lifter or egg turner
* Knife set including paring, chopping and slicing knives and one with a serrated edge for slicing bread.
* Steak knives
* Cutting boards
* Vegetable cleaning brush and long bottlebrush
* Scouring or pot cleaning pads or brushes
* Potholders, hot pads and oven mitts
* Assortment of dishcloths and tea towels
Tableware and serving:
* Flatware setting for 4 persons or sufficient for members of the household, plus a few extras
* Everyday set of dishes for 4 persons or adjusted accordingly.
* Fruit or dessert dishes
* Glassware assortment, including 4 oz, 6 oz and 8oz glasses
* Small bowls such as cereal bowls if not included in dish set
* Additional coffee or tea mugs
* Salt and pepper set
* Cream and sugar bowl
* Napkin holder
* serving bowls of various sizes
* Teapot
* Serving platter
Bakeware:
* Large and medium size mixing bowls
* Measuring cups and spoons
* Pastry Blender
* Cooking sheet, pie plate and cake pan
Floor care and cleaning items:
* Vacuum cleaner
* Broom and dustpan
* Floor mop, scrub pail, scrub brush and cleaning rags
Linens and towels:
* Every household requires a minimum amount of towels, facecloths, table and bed linens, sufficient for each member of the family.
Other essentials:
* Emergency Disaster Kit, which includes a flashlight with batteries
* Supply of light bulbs
* Waste containers such as kitchen garbage receptacle and wastebaskets for bathroom, bedrooms, and laundry area, and bins for recycling.
* Laundry basket and hamper for soiled laundry
* Small supply of plastic food storage containers and bags
* All purpose cookbook
* Iron and ironing board with cover
* Bathroom items such as drain plug, toilet brush, soap dispenser and shower curtain
* Table or floor fan
