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Packing & Shipping Kits

All kits are carefully planned to be as usable as possible in the greatest number of situations. By following our packing and shipping instructions, you will successfully deliver your kits to those who need them.

Instructions

Strict rules sometimes govern product entry into international communities. Certain products may have special shipping requirements.

 

 

BULK MATERIALS

The material resources program is always happy to receive kits and buckets fully assembled with all required items. However, the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot can also use large quantities of bulk items such as those listed below.

Top Ten List of Bulk Material Needs

(listed in order of priority)

  1. Terry cloth hand towels (15" x 25" or 16" x 27", No kitchen towels)
  2. Toothpaste (4.5 oz or larger, expiration date must be 6 months or longer in advance of the date of shipment to UMCOR Sager Brown)
  3. Metal nail files or fingernail clippers (no emery boards, no toenail clippers)
  4. Children's blunt scissors
  5. Pencil sharpeners (plain, small, individual sharpeners with no emblems)
  6. Baby sweaters (open in the front)
  7. Cloth baby diapers (cloth only--no disposable diapers)
  8. Ruled paper (pad, spiral, or loose leaf)
  9. Baby gowns or sleepers
  10. School Bags (finished size 14" x 16")

Thank you for your donation— it helps sustain lives!

Important Materials Assembly Information

  • All items included must be NEW items.
  • Do NOT include any personal notes, money or additional items with the bulk materials. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.

For Processing / Shipping Costs and Instructions

Please enclose an envelope containing at least $1 for each 10 items you send. This donation enables materials to be sent without delay to areas in need.