Health Kits for Conference
Little things do mean a lot — especially when those little things are brought together as United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) kits. The contents of these “starter sets” are such simple, small things — pencils, tablets, washcloths, latex gloves — but having or not having them can make a world of difference. That’s why School, Health, Baby/Layette and Birthing Kits are among the items most requested by our overseas partners each year. The need is great, and we can never have too many on hand. Collecting materials for kits is a great group hands-on project for young and old alike. The full list of additional UMCOR kits is available at: http://www.umcor.org/umcor/relief-supplies
Items needed for each kit are below:
HEALTH KIT
- 1 hand towel (15”x25” to 17”x27”); kitchen cleaning & microfiber towels not accepted
- 1 washcloth
- 1 comb—needs to be sturdy, no pocket combs or picks; rat-tail combs and combs without handles are acceptable
- 1 metal nail file or clipper (no emery boards)
- 6 adhesive bandages (3/4” to 1” size), common household bandaids
- 1 bath size soap (3 oz. or larger sizes only). Do not remove original packaging.
- 1 toothbrush (adult size only). Do not remove from original packaging.
- 1 plastic bag, 1-gallon size; sealable bags only
- $1 to purchase toothpaste
Assembly: Lay out the hand towel flat on a table. Lay the washcloth flat in the center of the hand towel. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth. Fold over the sides of the hand towel to cover all of the items. Fold over one end of the hand towel so that it covers all of the items. Grasp the bundle of items tightly and roll over the remainder of the hand towel tightly. Place the bundle in the plastic bag and seal the bag.
Do not put single dollar bills in each kit. Toothpaste money must be sent to the Virginia Conference with shipping monies.