Mission Central Kits Change Lives

This little guy lives in Belize and that smile is because he was given a care kit. A team of 25 volunteers ran a medical clinic equipped, in part, by supplies from Mission Central.

Mission Central care kits change lives both domestically and abroad. They are used in areas that have limited resources as well as in the United States for those impacted by flood/fire, homelessness, domestic violence or reentry into society.

Imagine living where the basic necessities that we take for granted are so greatly needed that a toothbrush or a bar of soap can be a life-changing gift.

This season we are collecting kit supplies for our “Giving Trees.” We are asking churches to collect materials for Mission Central kits. This can be done as part of a Christmas tree donation initiative or through any way the church prefers. We are collecting for these three kits now:

• Care Kit hand towel, wash cloth, comb, metal nail file/clippers, bath size soap, adhesive bandages, 1 gallon bags
• Baby Kit cloth diapers, undershirts/onesies, infant wash cloths, gowns/sleepers, diaper pins, sweater/jacket, receiving blankets
• Warm Hearts and Hands Kit (Homeless) heavy blanket/sleeping bag, hand towel, wash cloth, bath soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, composition book, pen, socks, gloves, hat, prayer shawl

Your material donations are critical to Mission Central being able to fulfill its goal of “Connecting God’s Resources with Human Need.” In addition to the items needed to assemble various kits, your donations of household goods, furniture, clothing and even computers, can make the difference for someone. You’d be amazed at how much good your GENTLY used household items or unused medical supplies can do! A full list of kits can be found on our website. These include:

• Mission Central Activity Kit
• Mission Central Care Kit
• Mission Central Warm Hearts and Hands Kit
• Mission Central Feminine Hygiene Kit
• Mission Central Blessings Kit
• Mission Central Maternity Kit
• Mission Central Baby Kit
• UMCOR School Kit
• UMCOR Cleaning Kit
• UMCOR Hygiene Kit

Supplies and donations may be dropped off Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. If your donations fill more than an SUV, please call ahead to schedule your delivery. Our Operations Manager can be reached at 717-766-1533.

For a full list of kits, please visit www.missioncentral.org.

Thank you for your ongoing support of Mission Central!