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Relief kits

 

MCC is asking for donations of 20,000 relief kits as part of its response to the Haiti earthquake. Thank you for joining this response. Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and disasters. In recent years, kits have been sent to Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, Indonesia and Honduras.
 
Contents (NEW items only)
  • 4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapping)
  • 1 plastic bottle shampoo (380-710ml / 13-24oz; place bottle in a re-sealable plastic bag)
  • 4 large bars of laundry soap (Some stores carry Fels Naptha, Sunlight or Zote brands; contact your local MCC warehouse with questions)
  • 1 squeeze-tube toothpaste (minimum 130ml / 6oz; leave in box)
  • 4 adult-size toothbrushes (leave in packaging)
  • 4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors)
  • 2 wide-tooth combs(6 to 8in / 15 to 20cm)
  • 1 fingernail clipper
  • 1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
  • 1 package sanitary pads (18-24 thin maxi)
 
Place contents in a box or bag and deliver to one of the drop-off locations in Canada or the U.S. The kit will be re-packed in a new 5-gallon plastic pail with lid.