Buckets of Hope for Hurricane Victims
Hope’s on the Way will aid victims of hurricane disaster by putting together Buckets of Hope filled with cleaning items. The organization’s goal is to put together 1,000 buckets. See below for the list of bucket items needed.
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Two 12-16 oz. bottles of liquid household cleaner; cleaner will be mixed with water (no bleach).
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One 16-28 oz. bottle of dish soap; any brand is fine.
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Two 25 oz. or one 50 oz. bottle of liquid laundry detergent.
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One can of air freshener (aerosol or pump).
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Eighteen cleaning wipes or reusable wipes (no terry cleaning towels).
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Seven sponges (no cellulose due to mold issue).
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Five scouring pads (no pads of any kind that will rust).
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One scrub brush, plastic or wooden handle (no toilet bowl or kitchen brushes).
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Clothes line (two 50-foot or 100-foot cotton or plastic).
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Fifty clothes pins.
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Two pairs of disposable waterproof gloves (rubber or plastic).
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One pair of work gloves (leather palms necessary).
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Twenty-four heavy-duty trash bags (30 to 45-gallon size).
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Five dust masks.
Please note most items can be found for $1 at Dollar Tree stores.
If you’d like to make a monetary contribution of support, the average cost of each bucket (supplies included) is $30. Checks should be made out to Hope's on the Way and mailed to:
Office of the Diaconate
Hurricane Assistance
816 Marengo Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130
