For decades, Holston Conference has made a significant impact on children in Liberia and Zimbabwe through Hands-on-Mission kits. Thanks to the generosity of Holston churches, millions of dollars of school supplies, food buckets, and health kits have continued to flow to our mission partners in Liberia and Zimbabwe, serving as vital lifelines of support.

This year, we continue the special tradition but with a new twist. FCUMC will assemble kits for children in Liberia, however, we will also provide $5 virtual kits to Zimbabwe. Due to current shipping costs and challenges of fees associated with the container going to Zimbabwe, supplies will be purchased there at wholesale prices to maximize our donations. Without the high fees associated with customs, the items will be assembled in country for the children at Ishe Anesu.

At this time, the collection of the physical kits as well as the more affordable shipping costs for Liberia continue to be sustainable and the best option for our partners there. This remains a powerful testimony to being the hands and feet of Christ. Please indicate in the memo line of your checks either “Zimbabwe virtual kit” or “Liberia shipping cost”. Please bring your completed buckets and cash/checks to the church office. Thank you for supporting this important mission of Holston Conference!

Virtual Kits for Zimbabwe | $5.00

Food Bucket List for Liberia | Include $5 Shipping Cost
• Pack in a NEW 5-gallon bucket with lid
• 2 bags sugar (4 - 5 lb.)
• 2 bags of rice (2 lb.) or 1 bag (4lbs)
• 1 bag dried beans (2 lb.)
• 1 oatmeal (18 oz. or less)
• 1 cooking oil (48 oz. or less)

The deadline to turn in buckets and checks to the church office is May 2, 2026.