Kits for Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine in the forefront of our minds as we plan for this 2022 Northern Michigan Relief Sale, we think of the kits MCC sends around the world. You may ask “What is a kit?”  Each kit is a collection of specific items that are usually placed in a drawstring bag. There are several different kits that MCC assembles. We will be focusing School Kits, Hygiene Kits, Relief Kits, and Infant Care Kits. These are the kits that MCC is sending to Ukraine.

As in the past few years, Kids World will be assembling School Kits in the Old School House. These have notebooks, pencils, pens, colored pencils, eraser, and pencil sharpener. Children will be invited to help put these kits together at some point on Saturday.

In addition they will be accepting supplies for the other kits at the Old School House.  Only the listed items are placed in each kit. Contents of each kit are listed below. You do not need to bring all items for a kit. Whatever is donated will be assembled into a kit later. Extra items will be delivered to MCC to help supply their kits. Thank you for your generosity to people in need through MCC.

 Infant Care Kit Contents (NEW items only, sizes 3-12 months)

3 gowns/sleepers (flannel or similar warm, soft material)

3 undershirts/onesies (short or long sleeves)

1 receiving blanket (lightweight fleece or flannel, minimum 30 in x 30 in, larger  sizes preferred)

4 large, heavy-duty safety pins

1 large bar mild soap (leave in wrapper)

1 pair of socks

1 cap

Hygiene Kit Contents (NEW items only) 

1 adult-size toothbrush (in manufacturer’s packaging)

1 large bar bath soap (leave in wrapper)

1 nail clipper (good quality)

1 hand towel (medium weight, dark or bright colors; approx. 16 in x 26 in)

1 wide-toothed comb (6–8 in)

Relief Kit Contents (NEW items only)

4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapper)

(1 or 2 bottles, totaling more than 20 oz; place in resealable plastic bag)

4 large bars laundry soap (such as Fels Naptha®, Sunlight® or Zote® brands)

4 adult-size toothbrushes (in manufacturer’s packaging)

4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colors; approx. 29 in x 60 in)

2 wide-toothed combs (6–8 in)

1 nail clipper (good quality)

1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)

Sanitary pads (THIN; 1 or 2 packages, minimum 28 pads total)

More information on Kits is available online at https://mcc.org under the get involved tab.