Host site supply checklist

SUPPLIES PROVIDED BY THE HOST/PARTNER FAITH ORGANIZATIONS

  • Plates, bowls, cups and flatware/eating utensils for breakfast/dinner
  • Soap for restrooms
  • Ground coffee (decaf for evenings and regular for mornings – preferable)
  • Sugar for coffee and any other use (individual packets or have a volunteer dispense)
  • Coffee creamer (individual packets or have a volunteer dispense)
  • Paper napkins, paper towels, toilet paper
  • Additional flashlights for emergencies
  • Gallon-sized clear, zip-closure bags for toiletries and guests’ needs – should not need more than one box (COFM does provide toiletry kit in one-gallon bags)
  • Television, DVD Players, DVD’s (optional) Host site must facilitate equipment use.
  • Lysol Disinfectant Spray/Lysol wipes for table surfaces. PLEASE NOTE: COFM will also supply disinfectant spray, wipes, and paper towels.
  • Approximately 175 heavy duty, extra-large black garbage bags (the type that have the orange/red/blue cinch ties)
  • Carbon monoxide detector (if fire department deems necessary/Host site does not have heat pump) COFM has 2 portable detectors.

Although the Host Partner is responsible for these items, the Shelter Partner Congregation may assist in helping to cover the cost of these items. This can be agreed upon between the Host and its Partner congregation/s.

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I was a stranger and
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