Give buckets full of hope.
- Pack a relief bucket and drop it off at your local MCC office. (Contact your local MCC office to ask about picking up pails).
- Sponsor a bucket to cover the cost of supplies needed for a bucket. Chose to sponsor a bucket in honour of someone you love and you'll receive a printable Thanksgiving card.
- Drop off some or all of the supplies that go in a relief bucket at your local MCC office. Every item helps!
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FAQ
- Where in the world do they go?
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Last year, generous people like you sent relief kits to Cuba, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Ukraine and Zambia.
- What in the world goes in a bucket?
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A relief bucket includes:
4 large bars bath soap (leave in wrapper)
Shampoo (1 or 2 bottles, totalling more than 600 ml; place in a resealable plastic bag)
4 large bars laundry soap (such as Sunlight®, Fels Naptha®, or Zote® brands)
4 adult-sized toothbrushes (in manufacturer’s packaging)
4 new bath towels (medium weight, dark or bright colours; approx. 75 cm x 150 cm)
2 wide-toothed combs (15–20 cm)
1 nail clipper (good quality)
1 box adhesive bandages (minimum 40, assorted)
Sanitary pads (THIN; 1 or 2 packages, minimum 28 pads total)
Items we cannot accept:
Face towels/cloths
Hotel/mini bar soap
Full nail care kits or nail files
Hair conditioner
Panty liners
Personal notes or family photos
Child size/small toothbrushes
Men’s pocket combs
Travel size toothpaste
Powdered laundry detergent
Read the full list of requirements and assembly instructions
- Where do I drop off supplies or completed buckets?
- You can drop off completed buckets or the supplies that go into a bucket at your local MCC office throughout the month of October.
- Where can I read stories of people who receive these kits?
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We've got plenty of stories to show how people like you met the needs of the most vulnerable by providing relief kits. Read the relief stories collection.
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My family wants to plan a relief kit activity. Do you have resources?
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Yes! Send out this video ahead of time to get your family excited about the cause and tell them why you want to take part. And find more resources for families here.
Sponsor a bucket
Got a busy schedule? If you can’t make a relief kit yourself, consider donating to cover the cost of supplies needed for a bucket. Chose to sponsor a bucket in honour of someone you love and you'll receive a printable Thanksgiving card.