Basic Needs Program
What We Offer
MI has three different basic needs kits available to the community to support their health and wellness. Language and documentation barriers can prevent immigrants from accessing care they urgently need. A healthy community is one where every member can show up fully.
Each member of our community can take one of each type of kit per week. No ID or other documentation is needed.
Our Health Kits
These kits are packaged onsite with the following items and their respective quantity.
Hygiene Kit
Comb (1)
Body wipe (~1-2)
Deodorant (1)
Soap Bar (1)
Sock (1)
Dental Care Kit
Toothbrush (1)
Toothpaste (1)
Floss (1)
Mouthwash (1)
Menstrual Support
Tampons (~3-4)
Pads (~4-5)
Feminine wipes (~1-2)
Locations & Hours of Operations
Berkeley Office
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1920 Seventh Street, Berkeley, CA 94710
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Monday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Friday — 9 AM to 12 PM
All offices are closed between 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch breaks.
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For questions or more information, please contact us at (510) 848-4075
Richmond Office
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3600 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
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Monday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Friday — 9 AM to 12 PM
All offices are closed between 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch breaks.
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For questions or more information, please contact us at (510) 847-1479
North Fair Oaks Office
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533 Warrington Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
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Monday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Tuesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Wednesday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday — 9 AM to 4 PM
Friday — 9 AM to 12 PM
All offices are closed between 12 PM to 1 PM for lunch breaks.
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For questions or more information, please contact us at (650) 339-2794
Support Our Community
Contribute with your time by helping us create these kits for our community! Our Berkeley site is the main office where volunteers assemble and organize our basic-needs kits.
Find out more about our volunteering opportunities, times, and locations by filling out a form here.
Are you interested in donating supplies? Our Berkeley office is our main site of operations. For in-kind donations, please mail them to
1920 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA 94710
For more information, please contact Josh at (510)301-1032 or joshua@mionline.org