A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Serving Christ in the Greater New Bern Area

in Eastern North Carolina

 


 

Mary and Joseph Packs

 
Remembering that Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus were refugees in Egypt, we call a first-month survival Kit for refugee families a "Mary and Joseph Pack."  Basic items needed upon arrival for a family of four are:
 
Basic Kitchen Pack:
1 set of dishes for 4                                        1 set cooking bowls
1 set of pots/pans                                           4 drinking glasses
1 box cleanser                                                1 dust pan/brush
1 broom/mop                                                 cutting knives
1 can opener                                                  salt/pepper shakers
1 box scouring pads                                       sponges, dishcloths
d/w detergent                                                 laundry detergent
silverware for 4                                              cooking utensils
dish detergent                                                 bleach
window cleaner                                              all-purpose cleaner
coffee pot & filters                                         dishtowels
6 rolls paper towels                                        1 package napkins
1 box plastic bags                                           4 placemats
1 box aluminum foil                                         1 box plastic wrap
5lbs. Sugar                                                     1 box wax paper
1 pound coffee                                               1 box teabags
1 bottle vegetable oil                                       5 lbs. rice
1 box salt                                                       1 can black pepper
Wal-Mart gift card ($50)                                5lbs. Flour
Baking pans                                                    Crushed red pepper
 
Personal Supply Pack:
1 set sheets/pillow cases for double bed
2 sets sheets/pillow cases for single beds
1 double blanket                                              2 twin blankets
4 bath towels                                                   4 hand towels
4 washcloths                                                    4 pillows
6 rolls paper towels                                         8 bars of bath soap
12 rolls toilet tissue                                          4 boxes facial tissues
4 toothbrushes                                                dental floss
2 bottles shampoo                                           1 bottle conditioner
2 tubes toothpaste                                           1 bottle Tylenol
1 bottle Asprin                                                 1 box of Band-Aids
1 bottle of alcohol                                            1 package cotton balls
1 bottle of peroxide                                          15 disposable razors
2 deoderants                                                    2 bottles hand lotion