Cleaning Kit (Value: $65 Per Kit)

Cleaning Kit (Value: $65 Per Kit) Materials Needed: Supplies are welcome in any amount. You do not have to donate all supplies listed to make a kit. 

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1 5-Gallon bucket with resealable lid- Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements on the outside are acceptable. Liquid laundry detergent- 25oz. or 50 oz. bottles only. Liquid household cleaner- 12-16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water. Dish Soap- 16-28oz. bottle, any brand. 50 Clothespins Clothesline- 50 or 100-ft only, cotton or plastic. Sponges- No cellulose sponges due to mold issues, remove from packaging. 24-Roll heavy-duty trash bags- 33-45 gallon sizes, remove from box. Cleaning wipes- Handi-wipes or reusable wipes, no terry cleaning towels, remove packaging. Air Freshener- Aerosol or pump. Insect repellent spray- 14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover. Kitchen dishwashing gloves- durable enough for multiple uses, remove packaging. Work gloves- All cotton or all leather or cotton with leather palm. Scouring pads- No stainless steel, Brillo or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in). Scrub brush- Plastic or wood handle. Dust Masks

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All items must be new except for the bucket and lid. All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please.

Other Ways to Help The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is one of the best faith-based relief agencies in the world and 100% of your current gifts go directly to the disaster recovery efforts. If you would like to help by making a monetary gift to UMCOR's disaster response, please go to our website, fumcbirmingham.org text ASSIST to 248-600-4560 or drop a check off in the main office. Please make checks out to FUMC Birmingham with UMCOR Harvey Relief in the memo.

Hygiene Kit (Value: $12.00 per kit) Materials Needed: Supplies are welcome in any amount. You do not have to donate all supplies listed to make a kit.        

Hand towels- 15x25 inches to 17x27 inches. Kitchen, cleaning and microfiber not acceptable. Washcloths Combs- Sturdy and longer than 6 inches. No pocket combs or picks. Metal nail files or nail clippers- No emery boards. Bath-size soap- At least 3 oz. No Ivory or Jergens due to moisture content. Toothbrushes- Individually packaged. Adult size only. Do not remove from original packaging. Adhesive Bandages- ¾ inch to 1 inch-size. Plastic Bags- One-gallon size sealable bags only.

Important Notes   

All items must be new. Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used. Please remove all packaging, unless otherwise specified.

Other Ways to Help The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is one of the best faith-based relief agencies in the world and 100% of your current gifts go directly to the disaster recovery efforts. If you would like to help by making a monetary gift to UMCOR's disaster response, please go to our website, fumcbirmingham.org or text ASSIST to 248-600-4560 or drop a check off in the main office. Please make checks out to FUMC Birmingham with UMCOR Harvey Relief in the memo.