How to Help — Projects You Can Do

Kits, Clothing & Comforters

Pack a hygiene kit. Bundle new clothing. Sew a comforter. Each of these simple acts puts something tangible in the hands of a child or family living in poverty — in refugee camps, clinics, and communities across more than 140 countries.

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"A pack of meaningful items shows care and concern for a child who has been traumatized by war. These packs will be distributed to refugee children and other needy children in the Middle East."

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Kits

Children’s Care Packs, Hygiene Kits, Layette Bundles, and International School Kits — each filled with specific items for camps and shelters worldwide.

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Clothing

Brand-new clothing packs for children ages 1–16, sorted by age and gender. For some, this may be their only set of new clothes ever received.
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Comforters

Handmade comforters from sewing groups bring warmth and cheer to families in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Over 100,000 needed yearly.

Kits Section — Christian Aid Ministries
Program Details

What goes in each bundle?

Choose a program type to view exact packing requirements.

Children's Care Pack

Distributed to refugee and orphaned children in the Middle East

All items must be NEW — customs requirement

Thousands of refugee children have been traumatized by war. A pack of meaningful items shows care and concern for them. These packs will be distributed to refugee children and other needy children in the Middle East.

Pack 1 · Ages 1–4
Young Children
  • 1 box of 24 crayons
  • 1 notepad (approx. 5×7 in.)
  • 1 pack stickers (farm or zoo animals)
  • 1 teddy bear (6–10 in. tall, no batteries)
Pack 2 · Girls 5–12
Girls, School-Age
  • 1 notepad (approx. 5×7 in.)
  • 1 pencil
  • 1 pen
  • 1 jump rope
  • 1 pair colorful, warm socks
  • 1 hairbrush
Pack 3 · Boys 5–12
Boys, School-Age
  • 1 notepad (approx. 5×7 in.)
  • 1 pencil
  • 1 pen
  • 3 tennis balls (no sponge balls)
  • 1 comb
  • 1 matchbox-size car or truck
Please avoid: Stickers or bears that look strange/unrealistic. Items with TV, occult, military, sports, or cartoon characters. Notebooks or items with Scripture verses or religious symbols (these packs go to security-sensitive locations).

Packing & Shipping Instructions

Package items into a Ziploc gallon freezer bag. Write the pack name (1, 2, or 3) on the bag. Deliver to any CAM location or ship to: Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522.

To help cover shipping, a gift of $3.50 per pack can be sent to our Berlin home office (Attn. Kit Projects, P.O. Box 360, Berlin, OH 44610). Whenever possible, CAM will include a copy of Favorite Stories from the Bible in the local language.

Hygiene Kits

Shipped by sea container to Syria, Liberia, Nicaragua, Haiti, and other countries

All items must be NEW — customs requirement

These kits provide basic hygiene essentials to families who have lost access to everyday necessities. Please check expiration dates — items must not expire for at least 18 months.

Contents
Hygiene Kit Items
  • 1 bar of soap*
  • 1 tube toothpaste*
  • 1 toothbrush
  • 2 washcloths
  • 1 dark-colored bath towel
  • 1 bottle shampoo* (place in Ziploc bag)
  • 1 bottle deodorant* (roll-on or stick, no aerosol)
  • 1 comb
  • 1 nail clipper with file
  • 1 large handkerchief
Packing Note
How to Bundle
  • Wrap items in the bath towel
  • Fasten firmly with safety pins, OR
  • Place in drawstring bag, pull tightly
  • *Check expiry: min. 18 months remaining
  • Dark towels preferred (resist dirt in shipping)

Shipping

Drop off at any CAM location or ship to: Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Layette Bundles

Welcoming newborns in need across various countries

All items must be NEW — customs requirement

A pack of new clothes for newborns is extremely valuable. These bundles will bring relief to impoverished parents and warmth to new life. Avoid fabric with questionable pictures (TV, occult, sports, cartoon characters).

Bundle Contents — 3 to 12 months
Layette Items
  • 1 receiving blanket (min. 30"×30")
  • 1 heavier blanket (min. 30"×30"; pref. 30"×40")
  • 6 fabric diapers (min. 18"×27"; pref. 21"×36", 100% cotton/flannel)
  • 2 sleepers (3–12 months)
  • 2 rubber panties (3–12 months)
  • 2 undershirts or onesies
  • 2 pairs socks or booties
  • 1 baby cap
  • 4 diaper pins or safety pins (min. 2 in.)
Packing Instructions
How to Bundle
  • Wrap all items in one of the blankets
  • Fasten firmly with diaper pins or ribbon
  • Or place items in a drawstring bag
  • Label bundles "boy" or "girl" if desired
  • Avoid any fabric with character prints

Shipping

Deliver to any CAM location or ship to: Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522.

International School Kits

For schools in Liberia, Ukraine, Nicaragua, and other countries

New items only — customs requirement

These kits give refugee and impoverished children the tools they need to keep learning, even in difficult circumstances. Each kit goes into a drawstring bag and is shipped by sea container.

Contents
School Kit Items
  • 4 spiral notebooks (8"×10½" or 8½"×11", ~70 pages each)
  • 1 wooden 12-inch/metric ruler
  • 6 wooden No. 2 pencils (unsharpened, good quality)
  • 1 Pink Pearl™ eraser (not pencil-top style)
  • 2 blue or black ink pens
  • 1 box of 24 crayons (basic colors)
  • 1 comb
  • 1 toothbrush
  • 1 drawstring bag (11"×15")
Assembly
How to Pack
  • Fill the drawstring bag with all items listed
  • Pull strings tightly to prevent items from falling out
  • Do not add extra items

Shipping

Deliver to any CAM location or ship to: Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Children's New Clothing

Brand-new clothing packs for children ages 1–16, various countries

All items must be NEW

Your gift of a brand-new shirt, dress, or socks will bring a smile to a needy child or youth. For some recipients, it may be their only set of new clothes. Request a pre-labeled bag from our home office in Ohio for each pack you assemble. Ship completed packs to our Indiana Clothing Center: 660B S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565.

Boys
Ages 11–16
  • 1 pair trousers
  • 1 collared shirt
  • 2 briefs
  • 2 pairs socks
Girls
Ages 11–16
  • 1 dress
  • 2 panties
  • 2 bras
  • 2 pairs socks
Boys
Ages 7–10
  • 1 pair trousers
  • 1 collared shirt
  • 2 briefs
  • 2 pairs socks
Girls
Ages 7–10
  • 1 dress
  • 2 panties
  • 2 pairs socks
Boys
Ages 4–6
  • 1 pair trousers
  • 1 collared shirt
  • 2 briefs
  • 2 pairs socks
Girls
Ages 4–6
  • 1 dress
  • 2 panties
  • 2 pairs socks
Boys
Ages 1–3
  • 1 pair trousers
  • 1 collared shirt
  • 2 undershirts/onesies
  • 2 briefs
  • 2 pairs socks
Girls
Ages 1–3
  • 1 dress
  • 2 undershirts/onesies
  • 2 panties
  • 2 pairs socks

Shipping Instructions

Request a pre-labeled bag from our Ohio home office for each pack. Ship to our Indiana Clothing Center: 660B S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565. To cover shipping costs, a gift of $3.50 per pack can be sent to our home office or donated below.

Important Shipping Instructions

Due to tight customs requirements, each list must be strictly followed. To help ensure that we can continue shipping kits in the future, please include only the items listed on each packing list.

Put all kits or bundles into a large box or bag. Label each box with the number of kits inside. Deliver items to any CAM location or ship to: Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy., Ephrata, PA 17522.

Cover Shipping Costs

A gift of $3.50 per kit covers the cost of shipping your items overseas. Select the number of kits you’ve assembled, or enter a custom amount.

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Comforter Project

Each year, Christian Aid Ministries receives thousands of handmade comforters from sewing groups and caring individuals. These cozy gifts are greatly needed around the world, bringing warmth, comfort, and encouragement to people facing hardship. More than 100,000 comforters could be used each year. While the comforters themselves are donated, funds are needed to help ship them to those who need them most.

Where do the comforters go?
Comforters are distributed to families in Eastern Europe, refugees in the Middle East, and people in need in many other locations. Even in tropical countries, they can be a blessing—sometimes used as sleeping mats during damp or rainy weather. Your support helps send these donated comforters to people who need warmth, comfort, or a soft place to rest.

Would you like to donate a new comforter?
You may drop it off at any Christian Aid Ministries location or ship it to one of the following locations:

• Christian Aid Ministries, 2412 Division Hwy, Ephrata, PA 17522

• Indiana Clothing Center, 660B S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, IN 46565

• Pennsylvania Clothing Center, 38 Ridge Rd, Newville, PA 17241

 

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Your gift covers the cost of shipping donated comforters to families in need around the world.

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CAM receives thousands of cozy, handmade comforters from sewing groups and individuals each year. These comforters are in high demand around the world and help bring warmth and cheer to those in need. Although the comforters are donated, funds are needed to ship them to their final destinations.

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CAM receives thousands of cozy, handmade comforters from sewing groups and individuals each year. These comforters are in high demand around the world and help bring warmth and cheer to those in need. Although the comforters are donated, funds are needed to ship them to their final destinations.

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