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Shipments of Clothing and Supplies to Peru
Items Needed
Inventory List
Containers are shipped to Piura four
times a year. These containers are 40 feet long, 7 1/2 feet wide and 9
1/2 feet high and can contain 20,000 to 25,000 pounds of goods of all
types. To date, we have shipped pick-up trucks, a van, an ultrasound
machine, wheelchairs, musical instruments, motorcycles, furniture,
tools, bicycles, dishes, religious articles, many clothes and shoes,
toiletries, school supplies and toys.

The next
shipment to Peru is scheduled for late summer, August or September, 2008. F2F boxes may be left in the Commons
at any time. Please include an inventory sheet on top with "SJ"
and your F2F number (xxxx/xxx) written on all sides of the box. Use the
standard size boxes (12x12x18) whenever possible.
Please
note! Boxes may be available for $1.00 each and are located in the small
closet in the Commons. Payment envelopes are located there for your
convenience. Envelopes may be put in the collection basket during Mass
or may be left in the church office. Boxes may also be purchased at
Love Box Company on S. Broadway for $1.00 each.
Poor
Peruvian natives are
always in need of used clothing, shoes, school supplies and house ware items in good
condition. Donations may be left in bags in the Commons.

Identifying Cartons to Peru
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No name may appear outside or inside of a carton.
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Do
not insert cards or letters in your boxes. Please drop them off
in the Commons' closet. The box is on top of the file cabinet.
Cards and letters will be sent separately.
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Contact
Becky Coyle for your unique F2F identification number (340-0691)
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Write your F2F ID and
Parish ID on the outside and inside of each carton
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Place inventory list securely to outside of carton with
clear tape
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Peru Shipment Cartons may be purchased for $1.00 each at the
Parish Office.
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Pack
the box tightly! ( Do the TEST: Can you sit on it without
crushing it?) Add additional clothing or linens so that the
boxes won't be broken open during shipment.
All items should be in good condition and working order.
A date will be announced in the near future as to when these items
will be accepted at the warehouse.

Needed
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Clothing
and shoes for the August shipment. New or used (clean & in good
condition) to be distributed to those in need.
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Twin
size sheets are needed for the missionary trips now. These can also be
used and in good condition.
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For Peru
Vacation Bible School: Colored paper, markers, crayons,
tissue, yarn & scissors. Please leave these in the drop off
box outside the RE Office or in the Commons Foyer.
Items
to send to Peru
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Kitchen
Items:
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Dishes,
coffee mugs, soup bowls, serving bowls
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Silverware,
stirring spoons, paring knives, potato peeler
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Dish
towels, sponges, hot pads, mitts
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Pots
& pans (heavy duty, cast iron)
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Plastic
storage containers, cutting board
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Cooler,
water jugs (5 gallon)
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Bathroom
Toiletries:
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Bath
towels, wash clothes
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Soap
& shampoo, Hand cream
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Toothbrush,
Toothpaste (with fluoride), floss, lip balm
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Razors
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Toilet
paper
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Perfume,
cologne, lipstick, eye shadow, etc.
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Feminine
hygiene pads
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Vitamins
(over the counter medicine with 6 months or more expiration
date only)
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Household
Items:
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Sheets
(twins), pillows & pillow cases, blankets, bedspread
(light weight)
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Small
rugs (washable), mosquito netting, tarps
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Candles,
hook rack, rope, scissors
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Tables-small
(folding, narrow), chairs (folding, plastic, etc.)
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Shelving
or storage bins, footlocker with lock & key
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Picture
frames (4x6 or smaller)
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Canvas
carrying bags, hand tools-hammer, screwdriver, etc.)
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Children's
Items:
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Bicycles
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School
supplies, books (in Spanish), backpacks, water bottles
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Stuffed
animals, toys (no toy guns please), Balls (soccer, football,
etc)
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Religious
Items:
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Crucifix
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Rosaries
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Statues
& pictures
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Bibles
(in Spanish)
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Prayer
cards
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Other
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All clothing-even
winter sweaters & jackets (children's & adults' sizes
under XXL)
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Shoes,
flip flops
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Hats,
baseball caps, work gloves
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Sewing
supplies, yarn, thread, fabric, trim, etc.
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Sunglasses,
suntan lotion, umbrella (for shade)
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Musical
instruments
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