Relief Kits
Relief kits provide valuable supplies to families traumatized by war and natural disasters. Kits have been sent to Gaza, Bosnia, Serbia, Nepal, Mozambique, Indonesia, and Honduras. In 2008 MCC sent almost 9,000 relief kits to Iraq.
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)
- *New Item 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 color)
- 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.
