Supply Distribution Instructions:
Thank you to everyone who will be serving with supply distribution this week. It is a great opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus as we care for our neighbors and show them the love of Christ. Some of you have served before so you know what to do and some have not so here are the general instructions:
⁃Set up pop up tent & table & chairs outside door if needed.
⁃Organize & restock main supply room before we open at 10
⁃Separate large packs of items into individuals
⁃Let a few people in at a time, form a line outside if there are a lot of people.
⁃1 person can stay outside parking & greeting (2 if busy)
-If busy have people pull all the way up and park close to the sanctuary building.
⁃Ask where people live: we want to give the supplies to St. Rose / St. Charles residents. Metairie Baptist Church & Williams Blvd Baptist church are distribution sites for metairie & kenner.
-When people come in they can get a bag or box to put items in, they may need help taking items to their car.
⁃Each family should only take 1 of larger items like tarps, shovels, bleach/mold cleaner, etc. (come back if need more) tarps & shovels you can get for people from the back if they ask for one.
⁃If someone asks for help with their home, they should fill out the disaster relief form, find out as much info about their situation as possible so we know who to prioritize & how to help
⁃Do not use words like “definitely” with disaster relief assistance. We will add them to the list and try to help if we can. They should still look for other means of assistance as well.
⁃Do not accept clothing donations (we cannot take this on right now) or anything random that we do not need. Ask people to find someone to donate to directly.
⁃Church members & mission teams can get whatever supplies they need for themselves or others.
⁃Look for opportunities to point people to Jesus and salvation through him. Pray with people if the opportunity arises.
-If there is extra help, organize supplies in back rooms or call people on our list to see if they still need help.
-Do not leave cardboard outside in the open it will get wet. Store neatly inside or throw away in a contractor trash bag.