Backpacks, Laceless Shoes
& Disaster Buckets

In response to the human disaster at the border a request for laceless tennis shoes (new or gently used for kids and adults) and 15–17-inch backpacks (kid sized backpacks) have been made.

We will have boxes to pack these items into, but if you gather a large amount at your congregation, please bring them packed and labeled. (We have heard a congregation has pledged 200 backpacks, so please help us focus on gathering shoes.)

To assist after natural disaster there is an item called a “Disaster Bucket”, or some may know it as a “Muck Bucket”. The 5-gal bucket (with lid) is full of items that can be used to clean and protect our friends, family, and neighbors. Due to limited space at the Omni Hotel in Corpus Christi we will be building 50 buckets and collecting 50 cases of water, so please only bring 50 of the items you are assigned because we will not have space to store extra items. To minimize the financial impact on our congregations across the Synod we will be dividing the list of items by conference. Click here for a list of items by conference and more information

Please contact Pr. Johnene for specific needs and directions.