Many of you have asked how you can help with the relief effort for Haiti. We will have collection points at Mountain Brook Community Church, Mountain Top Community Church, and the MedMission warehouse this Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Our primary emphasis will be to collect basic food, personal hygiene and healthcare items on this drive. We will also be accepting financial donations to be used to pay for the shipping and handling expenses incurred in getting the items to Haiti. Our pledge is that all donations will be used in our efforts to help the people of Haiti.
MedMission has partnered with First Priority-Global in order to maximize the effectiveness of our relief efforts. We will be working primarily with two established missions in Haiti, the Ebenezer Mission and Canaan Orphanage. Both of these ministries have been in existence for over 15 years and have facilities that can distribute life sustaining foods while showing the love of Christ to all they serve. Each ministry has medical clinics that are in dire need of replenishment as well, making our efforts even more critical. We will also work with other Christian missions as our partnership grows in this devastated country.
We will also be working in our warehouse on Saturday from 9am until 4pm. Volunteers will be sorting, boxing and inventorying medical supplies. Please contact Jim Tucker via email (medmission@gmail.com) if you will be coming. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Below is a list of items that we consider to be of primary importance for our first containers. We will also be collecting clothing in the future, but we are not prepared to handle these items this weekend. Thank you for helping us "Make a Difference, One Life at a Time".
FOOD & WATER
Bottled Water – Cases – 12 oz, Dried Beans, Dried Rice, Canned Meats, Canned Foods
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Shampoo, Soap, Diapers & Wipes, Feminine Products, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Q-tips, Cotton Balls
HEALTHCARE ITEMS
Children’s Vitamins, Disinfectant Wipes, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antiseptic Sprays & Ointments, Band Aids - assorted sizes, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, White Table Vinegar (1 quart size), Hydrogen Peroxide, Antibacterial Soap-pump bottle & refills
(Case quantities are best when possible)
Financial contributions will be used to purchase products and pay for shipping expenses. All funds collected will be used for Haiti Relief. You can donate online or make checks payable to MedMission (indicate Haiti Relief in the notes area).
