What we need to make kits

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Making kits for distribution to Haiti.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 2010.

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AFSC

Because the need in the community varies by season and circumstance, our needs also change.  Contact Ann Lennon at alennon@afsc.org for more updated information for what our current needs are.  As of late July, 2010 our greatest need is now for hygiene kits. 

There are many ways you can help: we accept completed kits, or we are just as happy to accept materials, especially in bulk, that we can make into our own kits.  Some materials can be gently used (like hats, gloves, and blankets), while others must be new (toothpaste, etc.).  Knitters, crocheters, and other crafty folk can make projects for donation. 

Hygiene Kits

• 1 Tube toothpaste
• 1 Toothbrush
• 1 Bottle Shampoo
• 1 Bar bath soap (Antibacterial or Ivory)
• 1 Washcloth
• 1 Small Towel

Farmworker’s Kits

• 1 Tube Toothpaste
• 1 Toothbrush
• 2 Or more disposable razors
• 1 Deodorant
• 1 Comb (wide-toothed)
• 1 Foot Fungus powder or cream
• 1 Box of Band Aids
• 1 Wash Cloth
• 1 Small Towel
• 1 Bandana or sweat band
• 1 Bottle Tylenol or other pain killer
• 1 Pair work gloves
• 1 Bar Soap
• Large Shaving Cream

Survival Kits

• 1 Tube Toothpaste
• 1 Toothbrush
• 2 or more disposable razors
• 1 Comb (wide-toothed)
• Band Aids
• 1 Wash Cloth
• 1 Small Towel
• 1 Toboggan
• 1 Bottle Tylenol or other pain killer
• 1 pair Gloves
• 1 Bar Soap (Antibacterial)
• 1 Shacing Cream
• 1 Deodorant

If Available:

• Creamy Vaseline
• 1 Chap-stick
• 1 Blanket
• Feminine Hygiene Items
• 1 Shampoo
• 1 Anti-bacterial wet wipes

School Kits

• 4 Unsharpened #2 pencils
• 1 Ruler, Plastic or wood, inches and cm
• 1 Block eraser
• 1 Small pencil sharpener
• 2 Spiral composition books (wide ruled)

Infant Kits

• 2 Receiving blankets
• 4 Baby washcloths
• 1 Baby towel
• 1 Bar baby soap
• 1 Small tube or jar of petroleum jelly
• 2 Pairs infant socks or booties

Refugee Welcome Kits

• 8 Light bulbs
• 1 Soap Dish
• 2 Bathroom/Kitchen cleaning supplies
• 1 Sponge/rag/paper towels
• 1 Laundry detergent
• 2 Waste Baskets
• 1 Mop/Broom
• 1 Trash Bags
• 4 Bar Soaps

Haiti Disaster Relief Kits

• Water purification tablets
• Candles
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Band-aids, bandages
• Bar soap
• Tylenol or other pain reliever
• Hand sanitizer
• Washcloth and/or hand towel
• Comb (wide toothed)
• Deodorant
• Anti-bacterial ointment
• $5 / kit for shipping to Haiti

Note: AFSC's aid to Haiti is being coordinated out of our Miami office.  Please send any completed kits or materials for Haiti Disaster Relief Kits directly to

Paul Andre Mondesir
111 N.E. 1st Street 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33132