HURRICANE BERYL 2024
UPDATED THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024 10:00 AM
Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The hurricane struck the Caribbean on July 1, making landfall on Carriacou, an island near Grenada, with wind speeds exceeding 160 mph. The storm continued to the U.S. coast, hitting near Matagorda, Texas, as a Category 1 storm. The storm brought life-threatening storm surge of over 5 feet in some areas, heavy rainfall of up to 15 inches along the southern U.S. coast, and strong inland winds, followed by a tornado outbreak across northeastern Texas and western Louisiana. The disaster resulted in fatalities, catastrophic infrastructure damage, and widespread power outages, leaving millions without electricity at the storm’s peak.
Matthew 25: Ministries is shipping essential supplies to partners throughout various disaster regions, including Texas, as well as international locations such as Jamaica, Grenada, and St. Vincent. The shipments include Pampers diapers and wipes, paper products, personal care products, Zevo insect repellant, as well as garbage bags, cleaning supplies, and tarps.
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 Beryl 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.
