Originally posted April 13, 2012
Summer is drawing near and we at Breaking Chains are getting excited for the visiting mission teams that will be coming in the next few months. Through conversations with different people coming to visit, several have asked what items we are in need of the most. Well, let’s make it a little easier: Below is a list of items which are staple needs in the ministry. Most of them are small and simple enough to collect and bring down in a suitcase. We would be blessed to receive any or all of these items. Thank you to everyone for your support and we look forward to seeing you this summer!
Personal items:
Toothbrushes/toothpaste
Soap/shampoo
Feminine hygiene pads (not tampons)
Socks (adult and child)
Small adult-size shoes (sizes 5-9)
Small clothing (Most of the people we serve, even the guys, wear small shirts and pants – so we frequently run out)
Diapers
Baby formula
Medical:
Gauze
Triple antibiotic ointment
Hydrocortisone cream
Large bandages
Liquid wound wash
Gloves
Vitamins
Children’s Tylenol and stomach medicine
Educational:
Blue/red/black pens
Pencil sharpeners and erasers
Construction paper
Colored pencils
Flash cards
Scissors and glue
Stickers
