Lectionary

Community Needs

University Street Ministry

Disciples Share

Emergency Clean-up Buckets

These supplies will enable people to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up after emergencies.
To assemble an Emergency Clean-up Bucket you will need:

    * One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid
    * Five scouring pads
    * Seven sponges, assorted sizes
    * One scrub brush
    * Eighteen cleaning towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes®)
    * One 50-78 oz. box dry laundry detergent
    * One 12 oz. bottle of liquid concentrated household cleaner (like Lysol®)
    * One 25 oz. bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (like Dawn®)
    * Fifty clothespins
    * Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
    * Five dust masks
    * Two pairs latex gloves (like Playtex®)
    * One pair work gloves
    * 24-bag roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallon)

Please purchase all liquids in plastic bottles. Be sure to send only new, unopened materials. Put all items in the plastic bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment, and seal lid with packing tape. Place each Bucket in a separate box.

Content information, along with packaging and shipping instructions, can be found at "Gift of the Heart" Kits information.