UMCOR Hygiene Kit
Providing basic necessities to those who are most vulnerable during times of crisis. Hygiene Kits are distributed during disasters, whether socio-economic or as the result of a natural occurrence.
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UMCOR Hygiene Kit Assembly & Shipping Instructions (Kit approximate cost: $12 per kit)
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 4-7 inches of teeth
- No pocket combs or picks
- Rattail and combs without handles are acceptable but must have at least 4-7 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
*Do not add toothpaste when assembling kits
Assembly Directions
- Lay hand towel flat on a table.
- Lay the washcloth in the center of the hand towel.
- Place all remaining items on top of the washcloth (except the plastic bag).
- Fold the sides of the hand towel to cover the items.
- Grasp the bundle tightly and roll over the remainder of the towel.
- 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.
Packing & Shipping Instructions
Please send a single check to the Sager Brown Depot or the affiliate warehouse that will receive your donation of Hygiene Kits. The check amount should cover the total number of kits times $2.00 for the cost of shipping. Do not place check inside the box of hygiene kits. Please mail under a separate cover. On the memo line, indicate that the funds are a donation to cover costs associated with relief supply kits.