Midwest Mission Distribution Center is coordinating a supply drive for the most requested items following recent disasters in Haiti and Louisiana. Relief supplies have already been sent to both locations, but Midwest Mission is committed to at least one more shipment at the beginning of October.
The personnel in the hardest-hit locations in Haiti and Louisiana have very specific requests for what items are needed now. Items will be collected through
October 3 at three collection sites throughout Iowa.
RELIEF ITEMS REQUESTED
Haiti:
- Blankets (new or gently used)
- Powdered milk with an expiration date of 12 months or more
- Toilet Paper
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers (adult and child)
Louisiana:
- Liquid Laundry Detergent (32-64 oz)
- Liquid Household Cleaner (16-40 oz)
- Liquid Dish Soap (14-32 oz)
Drop off locations:
Hornick UMC
411 5th Street
Hornick, Iowa
Trailer open daily - load yourself
Contact: Catie Newman (712) 899-4067
Eagle Grove UMC
421 W Broadway Street
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Church open Wednesday mornings or contact: Alaire Willits (712) 212-5333
Jefferson First UMC
307 S Wilson Ave
Jefferson, Iowa
Church open daily
Contact: Danille Curtis (515 )351-1166
All items can be brought to your closest collection point by September 26, or special arrangements can be made by contacting Danille Curtis, MMDC Iowa Coordinator by email danille@midwestmission.org or by phone (515) 351-1166.
Monetary donations are also welcomed. Give online using this link:
https://app.mobilecause.com/form/zdAtQw?vid=l5tp3 or through your local church.
