IMPORTANT! -- PLEASE READ FIRST! How To Pack Your Disaster Kits
* Please send COMPLETE kits as outlined below. Incomplete kits must be completed before they can be distributed. * Pack them in STURDY, WELL-TAPED boxes (not too large) * Label contents and quantity in LARGE BLOCK LETTERS and place labels on at least one end and one side of the box so the contents will be visible regardless of how box is stacked. * Include the name and address of your group or congregation on each box with a label that says: "A GIFT FROM [name & address of your church or group]" * Including a small pocket -sized devotional in the completed box is recommended.
Bibles We encourage you to write messages of hope in the front pages of donated Bibles. * New or used (highlighted & underlined text is acceptable) * Child, teen or adult *Bible stories for children * Spanish or any language * Large print * Prayer books
Cleaning Buckets * 1 five-gallon bucket with lid * 1 jug bleach (1/2 gallon or smaller) * 2 large trash bags (Contractor 3 mil) * 1 roll paper towels * 2 rags * Comet or scouring cleanser * Pine Sol or liquid cleaner * 1 scrub brush * 1 pair gloves-(size L preferred) Rubber reusable, (i.e. Platex, dishwashing type) * 1 pair gloves-(size L preferred) Leather * 1 pair gloves-(size L preferred) Cotton
Health Care Kits (Pack kits in 2-gallon plastic storage bag or tote bag.) * 1 bath towel * 1 wash cloth * 1 shampoo (2 if travel size) * 1 bar of soap (2 if travel size) * 1 toothbrush (individually sealed) * 1 pack of floss (optional) * 1 toothpaste (2 if travel size) * 1 comb * 1 deodorant * 1 nail clippers (optional)
School Kits - Elementary * 1 backpack or duffle bag * 4 notebooks * 4 pocket folders * 1 blunt scissors * 1 ruler * 1 pencil sharpener * 4 pencils * 2 pens * 1 eraser * 1 box of crayons, colored pencils or markers
School Kits - High School *1 backpack or duffle bag *4 notebooks * 4 pocket folders * 4 pencils, 1 pencil sharpener & 1 eraser -OR- 4 mechanical pencils * 4 pens
Kitchen Kits (Pack kits in a 2-gallon plastic storage bag or drawstring backpack) * can opener * cookbook * dish cloths * dish towel * hot pad * spatula (turner) * measuring cups * measuring spoons * another helpful kitchen item of your choice (i.e.-mini cutting board, peeler, tongs, etc.) * storage container (2-cup w/lid) * garbage bags (a few, mixed sizes)
Quilts and Blankets * any size including baby * any fabric including religious, patriotic/military theme, seasonal
Miscellaneous Items (Pack like items together.) * Painting masks (bundle/pack separately) * Sanding masks (bundle/pack separately) * N95 Masks (bundle/pack separately) * disposable diapers, baby or adult in assorted sizes * feminine hygiene items * any school supply item can be donated in bulk * mops, brooms & dustpans * leaf and garden rakes, flat bottom shovels, spades
Gift Cards (Please write the date purchased on each card.) * Home Depot * Lowes * Walmart
