More than 16,000 Cleaning Buckets have been distributed to help in the clean up of Sandy. See previous posts on how you can assemble Cleaning Buckets and take them to First United Methodist Church in Palmyra or directly to Mission Central.
Mission Central: Mechanicsburg, PA
Mission Central is the mission warehouse of the Susquehanna Annual Conference. It stores and distributes relief supplies and hosts volunteers. The volunteers help assemble and verify relief kits, and also participate in local outreach projects. For more information, please visit www.missioncentral.org.
Rev. Rob Visscher, Executive Director
Mission Central
5 Pleasant View Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050rvisscher@susumc.org
717-766-1533
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
Flood Buckets
Here is a very important way we can all help those affected by Sandy. Flood Buckets and or supplies for Flood Buckets can be dropped off at Palmyra First United Methodist www.pfumc.us or taken directly to Mission Central in Mechanicsburg.
Cleaning Bucket
Value: $ 55.00
5 gallon bucket with resalable lid
Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned.
Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner.
Advertisements on the outside are acceptable.
liquid laundry detergent
two 25 oz. or one 50 oz. bottles only
liquid household cleaner
12
‐16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water
no spray cleaners
dish soap
16
‐28 oz bottle any brand
1 can air freshener
aerosol or pump
1 insect repellant spray
6
‐14 oz. aerosol or spray pump with protective cover
1 scrub brush
no toilet-bowl brushes
plastic or wooden handle
no kitchen or dish brushes
18 cleaning wipes
handi wipes or reusable wipes
no terry cleaning towels
remove from packaging
7 sponges
remove from wrapper
no cellulose sponges due to mold issue
remove from wrapper
no Brillo, SOS pads or any kind that will rust
remove from packaging
two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.
cotton or plastic.
24 roll he
avy duty trash bags
r
emove from the box
30-45 gallon size
5 dust masks
rubber or latex
remove from packaging
cotton or leather
leather palms necessary
Assembling Directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket.
Ensure the lid is closed securely.
Important Notes
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All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
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All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders please.
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If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
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If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.
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Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there is indication some items have been omitted.
Mission Central: Sandy
Mission Central relief agency responding to New York needs in aftermath of Sandy, waiting for other requests
Volunteers assemble cleaning buckets in this file photo on the website of the North Carolina Conference. A file photo by Bill Norton.By Barbara Dunlap-Berg*
By Barbara Dunlap-Berg*“Just because you see a little girl crying on the news because she lost her dolly in the hurricane, don’t start a toy drive.”
So advised Patti Glasser, director of operations for Mission Central, the mission warehouse of the Susquehanna Annual (regional) Conference. In Mechanicsburg, Pa., about three hours from the Big Apple, Glasser and her staff of five already are responding to Hurricane Sandy-related needs from New York. They are waiting to hear from other affected states.
When a disaster occurs, Glasser explained, “we have to allow nature to take its course. First, the floodwaters come, then they recede, then disaster coordinators go into the area and assess the damage and see what is needed.” The next step is to coordinate resources – both people and supplies.
Mission Central staff shipped 1,000 cleaning buckets to hurricane survivors in New York, Glasser said. Eventually, she anticipates thousands more of the buckets will be requested from New Jersey and Delaware.
Urgent needs
Current urgent needs are personal insect repellant spray (6-14 ounces), liquid household cleaner (25- or 50-ounce bottles) and liquid laundry detergent (12-16 ounces). “Ultimately,” Glasser added, “we will need the entire contents of the cleaning buckets.”
What doesn’t Mission Central need?
“Clothing and toys,” Glasser replied. “Quite honestly, people are so kindhearted and giving,” and they want to do something. But unsolicited donations overwhelm staff and volunteers.
“When people don’t even have food and clean water, their needs are very basic. People have to be patient and respond to specific requests.”
Founded a decade ago, Mission Central, along with satellite “HUBS,” supplies humanitarian goods and logistical services to hundreds of ministry and social service agencies. The agency hosts 9,000 to 10,000 volunteers annually.
“God is at work”
Mission Central processes United Methodist Committee on Relief “Relief Kits” for use around the world, provides needed supplies for local and national ministries and assists projects that share God’s love around the world.
“Mission Central,” said former board member and active United Methodist Stephen Drachler, “does a tremendous job responding to natural disasters around the world. God is at work through these dedicated disciples of Christ.”
To learn more about Mission Central, go to http://www.missioncentral.org/. Ship or deliver donations to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. Make monetary donations on the organization’s website or mail checks to the address above.
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