Monday, January 18, 2010

Don't Know What to Donate?

Over the next few months, everything you can imagine a family needed to survive from day-to-day will be needed in Haiti, as people attempt to get back to life as normal.

These items are listed in order of what is needed most immediately as Search & Rescue efforts continue and people begin to seek shelter and medical relief:

* Water purification tablets, i.e. Katadyn Micropur Tablets ( get it from a sporting good store)
* Handheld water purification pumps, i.e. Katadyn water pump (same as above)
* Medical Supplies (Face Masks, Bandages, Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Antibiotic ointments, Alcohol, Gauze, First Aid Supplies, Gauze, paper tape, IV tubing, Saline bags,disposable gloves etc.)
* IF YOU WORK WITH A PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY THAT CAN DONATE ANTIBIOTICS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, ETC., please email us
* Generators, Flash lights, Batteries, Lanterns, etc.
* Blankets, Sheets, Sleeping Bags, Air mattresses, Tents & Cots
* Body bags
* Non-perishable food items
* Baby Needs (Wipes, Formula, Bottles, powder milk, diapers)
* Personal Hygiene (Soap, Shaving supplies, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Feminine products)
* Spring/Summer Clothing (gently used or new) for adults, children, and infants. Shoes are also needed
* Paper Products (Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels)
* Cleaning Chemicals (Soaps, Powdered Clothe Detergent)

This list may be updated as new specific needs are identified in Haiti.

Source:
atl4haiti.org

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