An advocacy group for migrants in Montreal's north end says many of them are now lacking some of the basic necessities of life.

A group calling itself the Committee for the Reception of Newcomers of Bordeaux-Cartierville has launched an urgent appeal for household items and baby needs.

"For two or three months, the field workers in Bordeaux-Cartierville are reporting of a situatuion where they see large numbers of asylum seekers that are in very very delicate situations," says Nathalie Fortin, a spokesperson for the group. "They have no diapers, no formula, no furniture, and not enough financial resources to buy those things. Those families have a lot of young children, so this is why we are focusing on our appearl for donations on diapers and formula."

Throughout the summer, they'll be collecting not only diapers and formula, but also things like high chairs, kitchen chairs, dressers, bed frames (they won't accept mattresses), as well as cash donations.

Anyone interested in making donations is being asked to contact the group by phone, at 514-796-9978, Monday to Friday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — or write to operationaccueilbc@gmail.com.