Oct 14, 2022 | News Story

Donations Needed for New Migrant Families

The Astoria Worker Project is a new initiative from CWE to create a worker center to offer a range of social services to the residents of Astoria and Western Queens. AWP is partnering with Free Astoria and Astoria Food Pantry to run a winter clothing drive for immigrant families that recently arrived in NYC. The need is urgent, help us keep our new neighbors warm!

Families are in need of NEW:

  • underwear
  • socks
  • thermals (all sizes and gender presentations)
  • hygiene products (deodorant, soap, razors, menstrual pads).

Donation hours are Tuesday, 10/11 9am-8pm; Thursday, 10/13 2pm-5pm; Friday 10/14 3pm-5pm; Tuesday 10/25, 9am-8pm; and Thursday 10/27, 9am-5pm at the Astoria Free Store, 25-82 Steinway Street. You can also reach out to the Astoria Worker Project on Instagram at @astoriaworkerproject.