Mary & 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
Wal-Mart gift card ($50)
