Operation Cover UP
Frequently asked Questions
1.   Question:What do We Accept?
Knitted Goods
Blankets Single bed size (pure wool if possible as much warmer)
Jerseys (Any Size) Hats & Scarf Sets Scarf's Slippers
Gloves or Mittens

Toiletries
Soap Flannels Toothpaste Toothbrushes

Stationery
Colouring books Felt tipped pens Colouring pencils Pencils
Rubbers Erasers    

Games
Chess sets Draughts Marbles  

Sport Equipment
Balls Skipping Ropes    

Shoes / Footwear
2.   Question: Do you accept Secondhand Goods?
      Answer: No.

3.   Question: how big do the blankets need to be?
      Answer:The blanket size should be a minimun of 1.6 metres by 1.4 metres or 63 inches by 55 inches
4.   Question: What size yarn and Quality?
     Answer: Double Knit or 2 strands of 4 ply 4mm needles and high proportion of wool blend or pure wool
5.   Question: how many squares knitted Squares to strip and Size of each Square?
     Answer: 8 squares made up of 40 stitches by 80 rows of Garter Stitch.
6.   Question: How many strips do you need for a blanket?
     Answer: 7 strips but given everyone has a different tension in their stitches, you may need more refer to Question 1
7.   Question:Do you take quilts?
     Answer: Yes, Homemade Single size Quilts of the Minimum size refer to in Question 3.
                  Quilts must be suitable for extreme low temperatures.
8.   Question: Who do we send money donations or Where?
      Answer:
  1. To your local co-ordinator

  2. To the North Island or South Island co-ordinators via bank deposit.

    1. North Island ANZ bank A/c no. 010427 0039879 02
      Account Name: Operation cover-up

    2. South Island BNZ bank A/c No. 020852 0111587 97
      Account Name: Operation cover-up

  3. To Mission Without Borders PO Box 15 144 New Lyn Auckland.
    Cheques Please.