Jefferson and surrounding residents are encouraged to donate specific items to help those in need.

The Midwest Mission Distribution Center (MMDC) trailer will be at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson tomorrow from 9am-noon. MMDC is a ministry organization that shares practical ways of God’s love through education, health, micro-business and disaster relief supplies to people around the world.

Needed items at this time include new baby onesies, toothpaste, cloth masks, laundry and dish soap, household liquid cleaner, new bath hand towels and washcloths, new cloth diapers, basic colored pencils and rulers. They will also accept medical equipment such as: walkers, crutches, and braces; along with bicycles and sewing machines. Organizer Danille Curtis says there is an onsite sewing machine and bicycle repair shop, so they can fix those types of items if they are not in working condition. 

Curtis invites anyone to make a donation and participants should wear a mask and observe proper social distancing guidelines. See the list below for specific sizes of needed items.

 

Needed items:

New baby onesies

Toothpaste 2.5 oz or larger

Cloth face masks

Laundry soap 32-64 oz

Dish soap 16-34 oz

Household liquid cleaner 16-40 oz (no sprays)

New bath hand towels

New bath wash cloths

New cloth diapers

Boxes of 12 colored pencils

Rulers