Disaster Response
Both UMCOR (the United Methodist Committee on Relief) and our own MERCI Center in Goldsboro are on the move, helping hurricane victims in recover.
As we watch the flood waters of Harvey recede and wait for Irma to strike, I challenge you to respond faithfully and generously. Here's what you can do today:
Collect Items for Cleaning Buckets. See the list below. These kits enable people to begin the overwhelming task of cleaning up after a hurricane. We will collect them at the church until Saturday, October 7th.
Volunteer at the MERCI Center. We will take the supplies we have collected to the MERCI Center in Goldsboro on Saturday, October 7th, where we will put the Cleaning Buckets together and serve in other ways, as needed. See https://nccumc.org/outreach/2017/08/merci-offers-hands-response-hurricane-harvey/for more information.
Give generously. Financial donations to UMCOR are the easiest and best way to make an immediate difference in these first days and months.Go to http://www.umcor.org/ to learn more about the UMCOR response and to give online (donate to US Disaster Response #901670). Be sure to designate Saxapahaw United Methodist Church.
Pray. God hears our prayers. The people we are praying for need to know they are not alone.
Cleaning Kit Supplies
These supplies enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after a flood or hurricane. Purchase what you can. Purchase in bulk. Bring them to the church. We'll take everything we collect to the MERCI Center on Saturday, October 7th where we will put them together.
· 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
One 50-oz. or two 25-oz. bottle(s) only
· Liquid household cleaner
12-16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water
No spray cleaners
· Dish soap
16-28 oz. bottle, any brand
· 50 Clothespins
· Clothesline
One 100-ft. or two 50-ft. lines
Cotton or plastic
· 7 Sponges
No cellulose sponges due to mold issues
Remove from packaging
· 24-Roll heavy-duty trash bags
33-45 gallon sizes
Remove from the box
· 18 Cleaning wipes
Handi-wipes or reusable wipes
No terry cleaning towels
Remove from packaging
· 1 Can air freshener
Aerosol or pump
· 1 Insect-repellant spray
6-14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
· 2 Pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
Should be durable enough for multiple uses
Remove from packaging
· 1 Pair work gloves
All Cotton
All Leather
Cotton with Leather Palm
· 5 Scouring pads
Remove from wrapper
No stainless steel, Brillo pads or SOS pads (nothing with soap built in)
· 1 Scrub brush
Plastic or wood handle
· 5 Dust masks
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