WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL OF SHARING???

The third Saturday of October is the day that people of faith, from many different denominations all over the state, gather at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, in Sedalia. The groups and families bring money that has been raised and National/International Kits & Missouri Packs that have been assembled during the year. Volunteers help to sack rice, beans and potatoes for distribution to Missouri agencies. In the afternoon state agencies bring their trucks and trailers to receive the kits, rice, beans and potatoes to distribute to their clients. Kits, assembled for Church World Service, are loaded on a semi truck to continue their journey to other parts of the world.

The Festival generates approximately $1 million annually.

The interfaith event is an expression of mission support and involvement that has helped improve the lives of countless individuals in Missouri and around the world.

THE PURPOSE AND MISSION

The Festival of Sharing seeks to:

• Generate financial, material, and personnel resources for hunger, poverty, crisis, and injustice
• Meet and challenge injustice through advocacy and systemic change
• Promote awareness of hunger and justice issues, local and international outreach opportunities, and resource steward ship possibilities
• Encourage and enable hands-on experience with mission projects and local outreach agencies

Current Kit: Clean Up Buckets

1 bucket with resealable lid (5 gallon only)
1 bottle of liquid household cleaner (12-16 oz.) —
must be water mixable (no spray bottles)
1 non aerosol insect repellent (6-9 oz.)
Clothesline 1 – 100 ft. or 2 – 50 ft.
1 pair work gloves cotton with leather palm
or all leather
2 pairs non-surgical latex gloves — should be durable
for multiple uses (remove packaging)
1 scrub brush (plastic or wooden)
Clothespins 48 – 50
5 dust masks
1 – 50 oz. liquid laundry detergent (bottles only)
1 liquid disinfectant dish soap (16 – 18 oz.)
18 reusable cleaning wipes (like easy wipes)
4 scouring pads
7 sponges, including 1 large sponge
24 – 48 heavy-duty or contractor type trash bags sized
36-45 gallon in a roll (remove cardboard packaging)

Central UCC’s kit schedule for 2019:

January – CWS Hygiene Kits

February – MO Student Dental Kits

March – CWS Hygiene Kits

April – Clean Up Buckets

May – Clean Up Buckets

June – Clean Up Buckets

July – Youth Personal Care Pack

August – Family Food Boxes

September – Family Food Boxes