LDR Carolinas would like to offer these suggestions!
Here are two possible kits that you or your congregation can assemble and deliver to a collection point in September. They will be stored here in the Carolinas for use following a disaster.
Also, please let us know if your congregation would be willing to serve as a collection point for these kits in September. We are working to identify several locations in both North and South Carolina. You would not need to provide long-term storage for the kits.
Clean Up Buckets
Items should be new and all liquid items must be capped and securely tightened.
Place all items into the bucket, making sure they are packed securely. Snap the lid on tight.
Each bucket should include ALL of these essential items. Please do not substitute or add items. If the requested size is not available, go down to the next available size.
Many of these items can be purchased at local dollar stores at substantial savings.
(1) 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid (If reused, please scrub clean. Do not use a bucket that has held chemicals of any kind. No screw lid. Advertisement on the outside acceptable.)
(1) 4-8 oz pump spray air freshener
(5) scouring pads (No stainless steel or pads with soap in them. Remove from packaging.)
(7) sponges, assorted sizes including one large
(1) scrub brush (With or without handle.)
(18) reusable, lightweight multipurpose dry cleaning towels (No terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels. Remove from packaging.)
(1) 32-64 oz or two 25 oz bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
(1) 16-34 oz bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
(1) 12-40 oz bottle of liquid concentrate household cleaner that can be mixed with water (No spray bottles.)
(1) package of 36-50 clothespins
(1) 50-100 ft clothesline (Cotton or plastic line.)
(5) dust masks (N95 particulate respirator dust masks preferred; No surgical masks.)
(2) pairs of heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves (Latex-free, non-surgical. Durable for multiple-use. Remove from ackaging.)
(1) pair of work gloves (Cotton with leather palm or all leather.)
(20-28) heavy duty or contractor type 30-45-gallon trash bags on a roll (Remove from packaging.)
(1) 6-9 oz bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent (Pump spray bottles must have protective covers. Packs of 10-20 insect repellent wipes also acceptable.)
Children’s Comfort Kits
These items should be packed in a plastic shoebox:
- Notebook
- Crayons
- Bubbles
- Small plush toy
- Stress ball
- Playdough
- Hand sanitizer
Questions? Contact Ruth Ann Sipe at [email protected]
