In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, UMCOR (the UMC disaster relief agency) continues in ministries of not only assisting following disasters, but also in its outreach around the world. Hygiene kits are no longer shipped outside of the USA, but there remains a great need for those kits within the USA. To assemble a kit, follow the guidelines below – a box will be available in the Simpson Room for completed kits. The Outreach Committee is also accepting financial donations toward kit “ingredients” and for the requested donation for toothpaste and shipping. Please indicate “Hygiene Kits” on your gift or on EasyTithe.
Hygiene Kit
Place the following in a one-gallon, re-sealable bag (items must be new and un-washed; no cartoon characters, advertisements, and no religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols).
Hand towel (15 x 25 – 17 x 27 inches) – No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
Washcloth – No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
Comb – Must be sturdy with at least 6 inches of teeth (No pocket combs or picks; Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 6 inches of teeth)
Toenail or fingernail clipper – No emery boards or metal nail files
Bath-size soap (3 oz. bar or larger) – No Ivory or Jergen’s soap; keep in packaging
Adult toothbrush – keep in packaging – Personal advertising not acceptable
10 adhesive bandages (¾ by 3 inches) – Common household bandages acceptable