When an asylum seeker arrives in Plymouth, the Red Cross gives them a Welcome Box, to help them get started in their new life. These are made by local volunteers, and delivered by the Red Cross.

Assembling a Welcome Box.

Make us a Shoe-box of:

Toiletries, including toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant.
(Sanitary towels in women’s boxes).

Other items sometimes added are:

Scarves, hats and gloves
Energy biscuits
Nuts
Dried fruit
Teabags, hot chocolate powder
Jam, peanut butter
Pens, pencils and notebook

NEW T-shirts (male or female)

Plus a card or note with a warm welcome message!

When your box is ready, please email us at info@beyondborderstotnes.org.uk