Wanchese - Bethany UMC volunteers unload cleaning buckets delivered in a joint effort of Conference Disaster Response Committee and United Methodist Men. (photo - Bill Norton)

Updated – 9-2-11 6:17 PM

We have an immediate need for FULLY assembled flood buckets.   Due to the large numbers of flood buckets that we have sent to hurricane victims, we are immediate need of replenishing our stock to continue our response to flood victims.

Please do not send partially completed buckets or supply items.  We need fully assembled buckets ready for immediate shipment.

Please deliver the assembled buckets to the Conference warehouse at 676 Community Dr Goldsboro NC between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.  Please contact Charlie Gray at (919) 810-2217 or Barry Merrill at  (919) 922-1499 to ensure someone will be available at the warehouse to receive your donation.

Please pack the bucket as noted below:

Cleaning Bucket Kit Items

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
  (two 25 oz. or one 50 oz. bottles only)
• liquid household cleaner
  12-16 oz. liquid cleaner that can be mixed with water
  no spray cleaners
• dish soap
  16-28 oz. bottle, any brand
• 1 can air freshner
  aerosol or pump
• 1 insect repellant spray
  6 – 14 oz. aerosol spay pump with protective cover
• 1 scrub brush
  plastic or wooden handle
• 18 cleaning wipes
  handi wipes or reusable wipes
  no terry cleaning towels
  remove from packaging
• 7 sponges
  remove from wrapper
• 5 scouring pads
  remove from wrapper
• 50 clothespins
  remove from packaging
• clothesline
  two 50ft. or one 100ft.
  cotton or plastic
• 24 roll heavy duty trash bags
  remove from the box
• 5 dust masks
• 2 pair disposable kitchen gloves
  rubber or latex
  remove from packaging
• 1 pair work gloves
  cotton or 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.