First United Methodist Church of Gilbert has always stepped up and helped out when a natural disaster occurs and UMCOR send Health Kits to the impacted area.

Below is the list of items that go in the bag and all the directions that go with it.  Watch the bulletin and newsletter on when these are collected.

Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster.

Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.

• 1 hand towel 15” x 25” to 17”x 27” kitchen
  cleaning and microfiber towels not acceptable

• 1 washcloth
  
• 1 comb
  comb needs to be sturdy and at least 8” long
  no pocket combs or picks please
  rattail combs and combs without handles are acceptable

• 1 metal nail file or clipper
  no emery boards or toenail clippers please

• 1 bath size soap
  3 oz. and larger sizes only all brands are acceptable
  do not remove from original packaging

• 1 toothbrush
  adult size only do not remove from original packaging

• 6 adhesive bandages
  ¾” to 1 “ size common household band aids

• 1 plastic bag one gallon size
  sealable bags only

• $1.00 to purchase toothpaste

Assembly Directions

Set the $1.00 for toothpaste aside to be included in a separate envelope. 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 wash cloth. 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 tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bag.

Important Notes

‐ All items must be new.
‐ Do not wash any of the items as they will be considered used.
‐ Please remove all packaging.
‐ All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items – nothing more.
‐ DO NOT include any personal notes, money or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.
‐ UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent. Do not put single dollar bills in each kit. Collect all monies for toothpaste and shipping, place it in a separate envelope and send along with the kit donations.Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their houses because of human conflict or natural disaster.