UPDATED FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 12:11 PM

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to Hurricane Francine which made landfall near Cocodrie and Morgan City, Louisiana on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, as a powerful Category 2 hurricane. With wind speeds reaching 100 mph and heavy rainfall, the storm left a trail of extensive destruction in its wake. While Francine has now downgraded to a tropical depression, those affected are grappling with immediate safety concerns, including flooding, fallen trees, power outages, damaged buildings, and compromised infrastructure. Many face a long and challenging road to recovery.

In response, Matthew 25: Ministries is shipping essential supplies to aid recovery efforts in the affected area. We are sending items such as such as personal care products, baby supplies, paper products, insect repellant and additional supplies. We will continue working with partners serving the impacted areas to identify the most urgent needs.

WAYS TO HELP

Matthew 25 is requesting donations of the following types of items to supplement existing supplies, for restocking during their response and for future disasters:

Monetary donations:

• Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the 2024 Hurricane Francine will be used for the purpose intended).

Product donations – The following items will be accepted at our facility located at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242:

• Cases of bottled water: 12 and 24 count
• Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.
• Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc.
• Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
• Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.
• First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.
• Candles and flashlights: If necessary, please include the appropriate size batteries with any flashlight donation
• Clean-up supplies: Protective eyewear, work gloves, trash bags etc.

Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for the 2024 Hurricane Francine may do so by writing “2024 Hurricane Francine” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “Additional Information” field of the online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for the 2024 Hurricane Francine will be used for the purpose intended.