The following items are needed immediately, according to the NC Baptist Men:
There are 4 types of collections we are accepting:
- Hygiene Kits: Use a 1-gallon sealable/Ziploc plastic bags and fill with a variety of the following: soap, lotion, shampoo, deodorant, washcloth, comb/brush, facial tissue, shaving cream/razor, toothbrush/toothpaste, feminine hygiene products
- First aid kits: Purchased (for up to $10 each) at grocery and drug stores.
- Diapers and formula
- Gift Cards (Walmart, VISA) (You may mail gift cards to Winton Baptist Church, PO Box 415 Winton, NC 27986.
We are NOT accepting Water, Bleach and clothing.
Winton Baptist Church is taking the lead on the collection of these items. They will be transporting them to a third party for distribution to emergency shelters as soon as roads are clear.
There are 2 drop-off locations:
- the West Chowan Associational office (Missions Resource Center)(Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm). Located at 335 NC 42 Ahoskie, NC.
- Winton Baptist (Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm). Located at 203 N. Main Street in Winton, NC. If you choose Winton, please call or text Pastor Derik prior to coming to the church at 252-377-3568.
Winton plans to leave September 27 to transport the items we have collected. OUR DEADLINE FOR HAVING THE ITEMS HERE AT THE MRC IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH.
This is of course just the beginning. They will need PRAYER, of course, volunteers (watch the emails or gobaptistonmission.org for updates and for registration), and funds (which can be donated through the association marked Disaster Relief or directly to baptistonmission.org). Also remember as you give to the BSCNC state missions offering this month, that a portion of it will help pay for the supplies for our feeding units as well as other important Disaster Relief needs. Giving to the state missions offering is very important. Of course, giving to the association through your monthly budget offerings also helps us assist both here and in places like Wilmington and other affected areas. Remember, giving is a hallmark of Southern Baptist Life and when we collectively do so, God is honored.
May we continue to pray for those affected by the hurricane and recovery efforts.