Help Save Lives with Emergency Supplies

Emergency kits are small packages of essential supplies assembled in the United States and shipped to people in need around the world.

Imagine being so poor that soap, washcloths, and school supplies are considered luxury items. Or being a refugee who has fled your home with only the items you carry in your hand. Or being the victim of a natural disaster. Many parishes, youth groups, and individuals want to do something tangible to help others. Assembling and sending emergency kits is a practical way to make life a bit better for someone in need.

These supplies will enable people affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton to begin the overwhelming process of cleaning up their homes and communities. Buckets can be sent to our warehouse in New Windsor, MD or dropped off at Church World Service depots around the country. Please click here for a list of drop-off locations by state.

Types of Kits

1. Health / Hygiene Kits – Curb the spread of disease by donating basic hygiene items.
2. School Kits – Give a child the tools needed to succeed at school.
3. Clean-up Buckets – Help people clean up after a natural disaster.

Assembling and Sending Emergency Kits:

1. Choose which type of kit (or kits) you wish to assemble and only include items specified on each list.
2. Download the IOCC Emergency Kits Return Shipping Label to fill out an include one on the outside of each box.
3. You can plan on $2-$3 per kit to cover the cost of shipping to the warehouse. Mail all kits to one of the below addresses.
4. Please do not send these to our Baltimore HQ office.

Kits and buckets can be sent to our warehouse in New Windsor, MD or dropped off at Church World Service depots around the country. Please see the link below for a list of depots by state.

Still have questions? Please read Emergency Kits FAQs.