How to Prepare a Gift of the Heart (Old)
Essential items are urgently needed to help disaster survivors reclaim their homes and rebuild their lives. Christian Disaster Response and IRFF are working together to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of the people and communities hardest hit by disaster. There are six (6) different types of “Gifts of the Heart” kits that you can create. Choose to create one type or, if you can, create two or more different kits. Whichever kit you decide to give, you will be communicating that you are thinking of your neighbors who have suffered from the disaster.
THE SIX DIFFERENT GIFTS OF THE HEART
Health Kit
- Hand towel
- Comb
- Washcloth
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste (4-7 oz)
- Nail file
- New bath-size bar soap
- Band-Aids (6)
- After-shave lotion
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Razors
- Facial tissues
Place in large ziplock bag
Kitchen Utensils Kit
- Metal tea kettle
- Metal cooking pots—1&3 qt. w/lids
- Metal 12″ skillet w/lid
- Spatula
- Can Opener—hand held
- Dish washing detergent, 16 oz. plastic bottle
- Paper napkins—large package
- Salt & pepper shakers—non-breakable
- Dish towels, pot holders, sponges (2 each)
- Large serving spoons (3)
- Durable plastic plates, bowls, and cups (4 each)
- Stainless steel eating utensils (4 sets)
Bedding Kit
- 2 new or good, clean used flat sheets and
pillow cases - 2 new pillows
Clean-up Kit
- A 5 gallon size bucket (with lid) filled with:
- Sponges
- Wire brush
- Plastic trash bags
- Scrub brush
- Rubber gloves
- Lysol-type disinfectant 32 oz.
- Plastic bottle
Food Staples Kit
- Box iodized salt
- Cooking oil 32 oz. plastic bottle
- Canned or corned beef 12 oz.
- Canned tuna or chicken 12 oz.
- Granulated sugar 1 lb. box
- Powdered milk 4 lb. box
- Pepper 8 oz. can
- Instant coffee 8 oz.
- Tea bags box of 25
- Dry beans 4 lb. bag
- White rice 5 lb. bag
Family Medicine Cabinet Kits
Appropriate for family needs and easily assembled by an individual or family
- Adult pain reliever (e.g. Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Ibuprofen)
- Children’s pain reliever (Chewable Tylenol)
- Adult multiple vitamins (One-A Day)
- Children’s multiple vitamins (Flintstones)
- Antacid (Tums, Rolaids, Maalox)
- Hydrogen peroxide in plastic bottle
- Antibiotic or first-aid cream (Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic Ointment)
- Assorted Band-Aids (1 box)
After packing your “Gift of the Heart” recovery kit in a sturdy box and taping it securely (one per box for the larger kits), we invite you to enclose a personal note: “A Christian Disaster Response/IRFF ‘Gift of the Heart,’ sent with love and prayers, from [your name, church, or organization].” On the side of the box, please indicate the kind of kit enclosed.
When you finish preparing your kit(s), please send to one of the following addresses: