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Published: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006

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In 2005 Church Humanitarian Services responded to emergencies in 67 countries. Following is a list of much of the aid distributed by the Church during the calendar year:

  • Hygiene Kits — 1.07 million

  • School Kits — 480,000

  • Newborn Kits — 80,000

  • Cleaning Kits — 60,000

  • Food — 7.6 million pounds (including 2.2 million pounds of Atmit)

  • Blankets — 260,000

  • Medical supplies — 1.3 million pounds

  • Clothing — 2 million pounds

  • Kitchen sets — 70,000

  • Bedroom sets — 40,000

  • Body bags (for tsunami victims) — 50,000

  • Estimated days of donated labor by Church members — more than 57,138