UPDATED WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 300 PM EST

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to the tornado and severe storms that impacted the Greater Cincinnati region Tuesday, July 21^st.

Powerful storms moved through the Greater Cincinnati area, producing confirmed tornado activity and prompting tornado warnings across portions of Clermont County, including the Amelia area. Emergency officials continue to assess conditions and determine the needs of impacted communities as response efforts remain underway.

Matthew 25: Ministries deployed its Disaster Response Team to support affected communities by distributing essential relief supplies to individuals and families impacted by the tornado. The team provided personal care items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, paper products, first aid and safety kits, batteries, and other critical necessities.

“When disasters strike close to home, the impact is deeply personal for so many families,” said CEO Tim Mettey. “Our team is responding immediately to help meet urgent needs by providing essential supplies to those affected. We are committed to standing alongside our community throughout the recovery process.”

WAYS TO HELP

• Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the 2026 Clermont County Tornado will be used for the purpose intended).

• 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.

Additional Donation Drop-Off Locations:

Volunteering:

• Volunteers are essential to the work of Matthew 25: Ministries. If you are interested in volunteering at our facility in Blue Ash, OH please visit our volunteering page for more information on how to get involved.

Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for the 2026 Clermont County Tornado may do so by writing “2026 Clermont County Tornado” 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 2026 Clermont County Tornado will be used for the purpose intended.