First United Methodist Church

UMCOR Hygiene Kits

     The United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) works diligently to help communities after disasters. Having supplies available in their warhorses to be shipped immediately to communities following tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and other disasters allows for an immediate response to these communities. One important resource used by front line workers are Hygiene Kits. Providing basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Hygiene kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition, and cooking classes.
[Kit Value: $12 per kit]
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Individuals and groups from First Church are invited to create these Hygiene kits bring them to First Church by October 24.
Hygiene Kit Materials
  • ​One hand towel (15 x 25 –17 x 27 inches)
    • No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
  • One washcloth
    • No kitchen, cleaning, or microfiber towels
  • One comb
    • Must be sturdy with at least 6 inches of teeth
    • No pocket combs or picks
    • Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 6 inches of teeth
  • One toenail or fingernail clipper
    • No emery boards or metal nail files
  • Bath-size soap (3 oz. bar or larger)
    • No Ivory or Jergen’s soap
    • Do not remove from packaging
  • One adult toothbrush
    • Do not remove from packaging
    • Personal advertising not acceptable
  • 10 adhesive bandages (¾ by 3 inches)
    • Common household bandages acceptable
  • One one-gallon size re-sealable bag
Assembly Directions 
  1. Lay hand towel flat on a table.
  2. Lay the washcloth in the center of the hand towel.
  3. Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth (except the plastic bag).
  4. Fold the sides of the hand towel to cover the items.
  5. Grasp the bundle tightly and roll over the remainder of the towel.
  6. Place the tightly rolled bundle in the plastic bag, remove air, and seal.
Important Notes
  • All items must be new.
  • Do not wash any of the items as they will no longer be considered new.
  • Do not include any personal notes, money or additional materials in the kits.
  • Contents of kits or the containers of kits should not be imprinted with cartoon characters, advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols.