HURRICANE MILTON 2024
UPDATED FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024 11:45 AM
Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton, the second major hurricane to hit the Florida Gulf region in just three weeks. Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, following closely after Hurricane Helene, which also devastated the area just a few weeks ago. Hurricane force winds of 100 MPH, heavy rainfall, and dangerous storm surge left over 3 million residents in the dark. Milton also spawned several tornadoes in the impacted areas, causing further widespread damage throughout the disaster region. These communities, still in the throes of recovering from Helene, now face even greater challenges as Milton deepens the hardship.
While we continue our relief efforts in North Carolina in response to Hurricane Helene, we are also preparing shipments of aid to the hardest hit areas in Milton’s path, committed to offering critical relief to those who have once again found themselves in the grip of unimaginable devastation. We are in contact with our local and regional partners in order to serve the impacted communities through both rapid and long-term recovery efforts. We will stand with those impacted on the long road to recovery.
“This is a heartbreaking situation,” said Tim Mettey, CEO of Matthew 25: Ministries. “This is the third hurricane to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast area this year, causing additional damage to areas already trying to recover from Hurricane Helene, and impacting areas still recovering from Hurricane Michael in 2018. We are fortunate to have many committed, long-term partnerships in the affected areas, with whom we are working to bring hope and provide essential supplies to help impacted communities begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding.”
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 Milton 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.
