From the Cross Connection:
Over 1000 flood buckets have been delivered so far to accommodate victims of extensive flooding in the Southeast District and North District, and more are urgently needed. “Churches across Texas are stepping up in big ways but we are in desperate need for churches to make more flood buckets to replenish our supply,” shares Rev. Scott Moore.
We are stepping up to help with this cause. Below is a list of items that go into each bucket. If you can’t create a complete bucket, but would still like to help, donate what you can and we will make sure it gets included in a bucket.
Cleaning Bucket
1 5-gallon bucket with resealable lid
Buckets from fast-food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements on the outside are acceptable.
Liquid laundry detergent
Liquid household cleaner
Dish soap
1 can air freshener
1 insect-repellent spray
1 scrub brush
18 cleaning wipes
remove from packaging
7 sponges
5 scouring pads
50 clothespins
Clothesline
24-roll heavy-duty trash bags
5 dust masks
2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
1 pair work gloves
Assembling directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.
Important notes
All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please.
If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.
Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there is indication some items have been omitted.
Clothesline
two 50-ft. or one 100-ft.
cotton or plastic
24-roll heavy-duty trash bags
33-45 gallon sizes
remove from the box
5 dust masks
2 pairs kitchen dishwashing gloves
should be durable enough for multiple uses
remove from packaging
1 pair work gloves
cotton with leather palm or all leather
Assembling directions
Place all liquid items in the bucket first. Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items. Sponges, scouring pads, clothespins and trash bags can be separated in order to fit all of the items in the bucket. Ensure the lid is closed securely.
Important notes
All items must be new except for the actual bucket and lid.
All cleaning agents must be liquid and in plastic containers. No powders, please.
If you cannot find the requested size of a liquid item, use a smaller size. Including larger sizes of any item will prevent the lid from sealing.
If all of the items on the list are not included, please put a label on the bucket indicating what has been omitted.
Cleaning buckets are only used within the United States. They are not opened to verify the contents unless there is indication some items have been omitted.