You can help those impacted by the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky by partnering with us as we provide disaster relief buckets. Below you will find complete instructions for what to include in your bucket and how to prepare it. Buckets must be returned to Melbourne Heights by August 18.
If you would prefer to financially contribute, it costs approximately $100 to assemble a disaster relief bucket. You can donate by visiting our Give page, and selecting the "Disaster Relief" fund. All donations will be used for these buckets.
Bucket Cleanup Kit Materials (approximate cost of $100 per kit)
• One five-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid (14.35” h x 12.19” w x 12.19” d)
o No screw lids
o May be used, but must be free from all residual product
o Advertisements on the outside acceptable
• One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent
• One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner
o No spray cleaners
• One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap
• One 4-9 oz. spray air freshener
• One 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellent (pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable)
o Pump spray bottles must have protective covers
• One scrub brush
o With or without handle
• 18 re-useable cleaning wipes
o No terrycloth, microfiber, or paper towels
o Remove from packaging
• Five scouring pads
o No stainless-steel pads with soap in them
o Remove from packaging
• 36-50 clothespins
• One 50-100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)
• 24 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45-gallon sizes)
o Remove from packaging
• Five N95 particulate respirator dust masks (1-3 mm thickness)
o Or whatever is available
• Two pairs of kitchen gloves
o Durable for multiple uses
o Remove from packaging
• One pair of work gloves
o Cotton with leather palm or all leather
Assembly Directions
• Place all liquid items in the bucket first.
• Place remaining items in the bucket fitting them around and between the liquid items.
• Scouring pads and trash bags can be separated and arranged with all items to fit in the
bucket.
• Clothes pins may also be placed in a small re-sealable bag.
• Secure the lid on the filled bucket.
Important Notes
• All items must be new except the bucket and lid.
• All cleaning agents must be liquid form (no powders).
• Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits.
• Except for CBF Disaster Response stickers, containers should not be imprinted with cartoon characters, advertisements, religious, patriotic, military, or camouflage symbols.
Instructions for preparing and delivering the cleanup bucket kits
• You can bring completed buckets to our church office, located at 11001 Bluegrass Pkwy Suite #330.
• You can bring your completed buckets to our in-person worship services on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM, we worship at 440 N Whittington Pkwy.
