United Methodist Cooperative Ministries/Suncoast
Friday, May 18, 2012

Needs List

 

Ditty Bags for the Homeless

We are gearing up for our next Community Service Day when we will be packing 1000 Ditty Bags with personal care and hygeine items for homeless individuals and families.  Donations of any of the following items in any quantity are welcome.

 

Backpacks 4 Successful Students

This year's backpack distribution is over, but we have begun collecting for next year. Donations of any of these items in any quantity is welcome.  Please note exact specifications for each item, as these are the items accepted by the schools. 

Full-size bars of soap
Washcloths
Disposable razors
Deodorant (regular size)
Travel-size shampoos
Travel-size conditioners
20-ounce bottles of shampoo/conditioner product
Toothbrushes (individually packaged)
Toothpaste (any size)
1-gallon Zip-Lock bags
Pens
Pencils
Small notebooks
Pocket-size New Testaments
Pocket-size Devotionals
Tube socks - all types and sizes
Pocket pack Kleenex (tissues)
Combs
Brushes
Travel-size hand lotion
Pocket pack Wet Wipes
Tic-Tacs
Band-aids
Regular sanitary napkins 
Small (about 6") stuffed animal
Packages (12 pack or 24 pack) #2 pencils
Pencil boxes (5x8 size) ( for younger elementary)
Boxes of colored pencils
Zippered pencil pouches (for older elementary)
Highlighters
Crayola crayons 16/24 count
Glue sticks (3 pack)
Folders with 2 pockets & 3 prongs
Pairs of blunt scissors (for younger elementary)
Pairs of pointed scissors (for older elementary)
Hand sanitizer (containing at least 62% alcohol)
Composition books
Spiral notebooks (wide rule)
Packages (200ct.) wide rule notebook paper
1” 3-ring binders
Magic rub erasers 

P.A.S.S.

The P.A.S.S. Tutorial Program has ongoing need of the following items:

Children of the World Preschool

 
The preschool has a need for the following items.
Disinfecting wipes
Hand sanitizer
One-time use cold packs
Plastic spoons
Paper cups (6 oz)
Paper towels
Poster board
Craft items (any type)
Glue sticks
Markers
Assorted colors foam sheets and cut outs (different shapes and themes)
Glue sticks
White school glue
Assorted sequins
Shiny paper
Buttons
Assorted color pom poms
Cotton balls
Googly eyes
Ribbons
Lace
Yarn
Assorted color pipe cleaners
Regular popsicle sticks
Wide craft sticks (tongue depressor-type)
New or used wrapping paper (gift wrap)
Assorted color tissue paper
Play dough
Modeling clay
Large-size beads
Lunch-size paper bags
Glitter

Please bring donations to our offices at 403 1st Avenue SW, Largo 33770

or call 727-442-6881 X5 to arrange pickup.