Crisis Care Kits
Crisis Care Kits are made by Nazarene volunteers and are a tangible way that people can get involved in the disaster response process. Thousands of Crisis Care Kits are made, stored, and distributed globally each year as needs inevitably arise around the world.
Please be sure to follow the instruction sheet exactly for what goes into the Crisis Care Kits and for shipping information. Because of customs regulations, it is essential that we know the precise contents of each Kit so as not to deter a shipment. You may download a PDF version of the instruction sheet here. The instructions are as follows:
Crisis Care Kit Instructions and Inventory
- Gather new items in quantities listed below. Assemble Crisis Care Kits (CCKs) and seal the Zip-loc bags. Include only those items listed on the inventory. Deviating from this list can cause an entire shipment to be rejected in customs.
INSTRUCTIONS: Into a 2-GALLON ZIPLOC BAG put the following items:
- 1 medium size bottle of shampoo (12 to 18oz.), please tape flip-tops closed
- 2 bars of soap (no travel size)
- 1 medium toothpaste (4.0 to 6.4 oz.)
- 3 toothbrushes
- 1 box of Band-Aids (30 or more)
- 1 fingernail clipper
- 1 sturdy hair comb
- 2 hand towels
- 4 pocket-size packages of facial tissue
- 1 Beanie Baby-size stuffed toy
- Obtain the banana boxes from your local grocery store. Banana boxes provide uniformity, eliminating wasted space in shipping.
- Cut the heavy brown paper (usually found in the banana box) in half and tape half on the bottom of the box and the other half inside the lid. (Cardboard could be used in the same way.)
- Fill each box with 6 CCKs—no more, no less. Inventory must match what is in the box.
- After packing the banana box, place the Crisis Care Kit Inventory (PDF) inside the box. Using strong packing tape, cover the holes in the top and the bottom of the box. Then tape the box securely shut according to the diagram below. Please leave box handles open, which makes it easier to load and unload.
- Do not insert money or extra literature (including anything with the church’s name on it, notes, etc.) in the CCKs or banana boxes.
- Please put both “To” and “From” addresses on the box.
- Do not wrap banana boxes in brown paper or contact paper. The wrapping tears or hangs on the rollers of conveyors. Do not put filled banana boxes inside another box.
Send a check—made payable to General Treasurer—include ACM1297 in the Memo line—in the amount of $12 per banana box (for storage and shipping costs during the distribution process). Send check payments to:
Global Treasury Services
PO Box 843116
Kansas City, MO 64184Ten Percent Credit will be allowed for the $12 shipping donation only. Do not put the money in the CCKs or banana boxes. Please include the name and address of your church with the check.
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