Bible

UCI leaders’ notebook

CDs/cassettes and song sheets for worship music–or musical instrument(s)

Batteries

Airline tickets

Passport

Immunization record

Birth certificate

Driver’s license

Paper, notebook, pens, pencils

Duct tape

Computer copies of Scriptures used and forms for daily plans, etc. (copies can be made in Haiti)

Devotional

Camera/extra batteries

Locked box for daily security for passports/money/team money/personal spending money available at the Mompremier’s house (and an envelope for each individual)

Stationary/addresses for writing supporters/family/friends and a “letter to Jesus”

Cake and frosting mixes for any team member’s birthday

Bible

Batteries

Airline tickets

Passports

Immunization record

Birth certificate

Driver’s license

Paper

Notebook

Pens

Pencils

Devotional

Camera/extra batteries

Stationary/addresses for writing supporters/ family/friends and a “letter to Jesus”

2-3 long shorts or jeans/capris for work and play on compound

T-shirts

Skirts/Dresses (length to above the knee or longer)

Blouses

Dress shirts/pants

1 lightweight sweater/long-sleeved shirt

Tank Tops (No spaghetti straps)

Underwear

Socks

Tennis shoes

Dress shoes or sandals

Flip flops for showers

Belt

Hat or cap

PJs

Wrapped snacks like peanut butter buddy bars (Little Debbies)

Granola/trail mix

Mints

Crystal Lite or other dry drink mixes (for self and VBS)

Gatorade mix

Dried foods

Peanut butter

Coffee creamers

Pringles

Crackers for snacks

Cheese spreads

Jerky

Cookie mixes

Rice and noodle mixes

Spam

Canned ham

Tuna or chicken in pouches for Sunday meal

Gravy

Chili

Spaghetti sauce mixes

Pepperoni

Cheese for the ladies in the kitchen to use for meals.

Prescription medications (especially antimalarial needed in Haiti)

Aspirin/ibuprofen/Tylenol

Wet wipes

Towels

Soap

Shampoo/conditioner

Brush/comb

Head/sweat band

Cosmetics

Fingernail file/clippers/tweezers/polish

Deodorant

Contact solutions

Vanilla scent (a natural repellent)

Toothbrush in container, toothpaste, and floss

Personal insulated water bottle

Razor

Ear plugs, if sensitive to noise at night

Dryer sheets (act as a repellent)

Bug spray, repellent

Lotion

Plastic line for laundry

Clothes pins

Flashlight

Toilet paper

Alarm clock

Sunblock 

Adults and children LOVE crafts of any kind

VBS-style craft items, glue, glitter, scissors, stickers, construction paper, markers, crayons, pencils, colored pencils, craft kits for children and adults, useful tools (like paint brushes, paint rollers and tray, putty knife, saw, knives, chisel, wire brush, etc.)

Miracle Grow (or Walmart equivalent) for gardens

Bibles and tracts in Creole to distribute (to be bought in Haiti - $10/Bible)

At least 1 pair of work gloves/person

Children’s clothes (especially t-shirts) for distribution at the nutritional center

Lotions

Soaps

Pads of paper

Pens

Cocoa mix

Dish cloths

Kitchen towel sets

Covered plastic (like Tupperware)

Glasses/pitchers/containers

Candles

Candy (especially chocolate)

Toys for children

Perfumes

Good knives

Pocket knives

Household decorations

T-shirts

Tins

Kitchen utensils

Christian CDs and DVDs

“Kindergarten-type” items for school 

Sticky-tacky for hanging things on walls

Laminated posters of learning or inspirational kind

Clear Contact paper

Peanut butter

Pre-sweetened Kool-Aid (drink mixes)

White chalk

Keep all food items in sealed plastic (not glass) containers, Tupperware, or Rubbermaid to deter insects and rodents 

Airlines won’t allow sharp items in carry-ons or aerosol cans in regular luggage

Ladies, wear minimal makeup and jewelry. Less is better. No hair blow dryers

Modesty in dress is never offensive so consider others’ preferences before your own

Leave a photocopy of your passport at home

Dress up for Sunday church services: women wear dresses and skirts (no sleeveless for church, please), men wear button-down shirts and slacks - many wear ties

Unwrap any new items from its packaging as they are more likely to pass through customs

When filling out a visa form (when going into the country) the reason for coming to this country, reply “visiting friends”. And when visiting Haiti, put as address: UCI,, Bohoc/Pignon, Central Plateau,, Haiti

Take many small bills to exchange–like $5's or $10's

Give our missionary friends... FAMILY TIME! Please DO NOT go into their home after 8:00, unless you have an emergency

Have a “weigh-in party” the day/evening before to get weight distributed amongst team members, make sure there are no unplanned overweights, and to avoid hassles at airports. It is advisable to have luggage with wheels so you can take care of your own and avoid hassles with luggage carriers and their tips.

Pack most small items (especially food) in resealable Ziplock bags

Plan to leave as many of your renewable supplies as possible for use in UCI ministries or by the missionaries. It is difficult and expensive to get many things we take for granted.

The new baggage policy can be found here.