Current Needs at Tapestry Farms (April 2025)
Purchase Things
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Stock the Shelves (April 2025)
Household:
Dish soap
All-purpose cleaner
Trash bags
Laundry detergent
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Pantry:
Basmati rice
Jasmine rice
Beans
Nido (powdered milk)
Canned tomatoes
100% fruit juice
Green or black tea
Flour
Sugar
Tylenol & Ibuprofin (Infant, child, & adult)
Water bottles
Toiletries:
Baby wipes
Feminine hygiene pads (maxi pads preferred)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Soap
Deodorant
Lotion
Shaving cream
Razors
Diapers - all sizes
Shampoo/conditioner
Items can be dropped off at Tapestry Farms on Thursdays between 9am and noon OR by appointment. Email leslie@tapestryfarms.org for more information.
Volunteer Time
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Donate Your Time
Gather a group to complete a short-term gardening project
Grow food for your local food pantry (special signup here for GIFT Gardens)
Give a ride to English class (Tuesday mornings: 4/29, 5/13)
Provide child care during English class (Tuesday mornings: 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13)
Offer friendship to a refugee family
Attend our Spring Fling fundraising event: May 2nd at 6pm
Please email leslie@tapestryfarms.org with questions. Sign up to volunteer at the button above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No green thumb necessary! In fact, though we rely heavily on volunteers during the growing season, there is A LOT more to do all year-round! We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and skill levels. Some roles will require training or a background check, but most opportunities just require a willingness to help.
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That’s up to you! We have both one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Some roles, like transportation, work best with a regular commitment, while others, like gardening or event support, are more flexible. We’ll work with you to find something that fits your schedule.
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While the families we work with are learning English, communication is possible with a little creativity and patience. We rely on Google Translate, simple phrases, gestures, and smiles to bridge the language gap. Much is understood through patience and kindness.
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The best way to start is by reaching out! Fill out our volunteer interest form, and we’ll be in touch to talk about your interests and get you involved.
Your can help ensure refugees—forced to flee their homes because of violence and persecution—will have the support needed to build a beautiful life.
Tapestry Farms is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Our address is 121 W. 12th Street, Davenport, IA 52803.