Essential items are urgently needed to help disaster survivors reclaim their homes and rebuild their lives. Christian Disaster Response member denominations and local interfaith groups are working together to meet both the immediate and long-term needs of the people and communities hardest hit by disaster.

Join us in helping our neighbors in need. Please choose a recovery kit and prepare it with love. For someone who has lost everything, your "Gift of the Heart" is a tangible sign that neighbors near and far truly care.

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
• Gospel or New Testament

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

• Bucket 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 '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.

See our new Gifts Of The Heart Kits.

Contact Information

Links to other organizations: NVOAD Member Directory