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Lutheran World Relief Clothing Drive Report, 2007

Following are the totals for things packed to be used both locally and around the world:

      304 quilts

      8 blankets

      53 health kits

      71 school kits

Thank you to all who contributed!

        Sincerely, Alice Bakke

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF

          Health Kits, Layettes, School Kits, & Clothing Drive

Health Kits

Clean hands, good grooming, bright & shiny smiles...you can share them when you share Health Kits with friends around the world. 

Each kit includes:

·        One hand towel, dark color recommended

·        One washcloth, dark color recommended

·        One bath-size bar (4-5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping

·        One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging (NO TOOTHPASTE)

·        One comb, wide tooth preferred, remove packaging

·        One metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging (do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file)

·       Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band

Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

Layettes

·         2 shirts or Onesies® (or similar item)

·         2 gowns or sleepers

·         2 receiving blankets

·         4 cloth diapers

·         1 sweater

·         2 washcloths

·         1 bath-size bar, gentle soap in its original wrapping

·         2 diaper pins

Gently used, clean items can be substituted for new ones.  Wrap items in one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins.  Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.     

School Kits

·        Padded or spiral notebooks of ruled paper approximately 8" X 10-1/2" totaling 150-200 sheets (if using 70-count notebooks, please include three); do not include loose-leaf paper

·        One blunt scissors (safety scissors with embedded steel blades work well)

·        One 30-centimeter ruler, or a ruler with centimeters on one side and inches on the other

·        One pencil sharpener

·        Six new, unsharpened #2 pencils with erasers; secure together with a rubber band

·        One eraser approximately 2-1/2" long

·        12 sheets of construction paper in assorted colors (if necessary, fold in half to fit into the bag)

·        One box of 16 or 24 crayons

·       One sturdy cloth bag approximately 12" X 14" with cloth handles or drawstring closure

Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Remove any excess packaging and pack items in the bag, fold the handles over, and secure with two large rubber bands or tie with yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.

Clothing

·         light & medium weight clothing for men, children, & infants (NOT FOR WOMEN)

·         sweaters of all kinds for men, women, & children, & infants

    DO NOT SEND:

·         women’s clothing except for sweaters & sweatshirts

·         heavy winter clothing (gloves, hats, coats, etc.)

·         items with any religious symbols or with your parish’s name

·         items decorated with the U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage

·         items with explicit messages, pictures, or symbols on them

·         undergarments, socks

·         belts, handbags, or shoes of any kind

·         household goods, sheets, toys

·         pill bottles, stamps, books, pamphlets, rolled bandages