UPDATED TUESDAY JANUARY 11, 2022 4:05 PM EST

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the flooding that caused widespread damage throughout Eastern Kentucky in early March. Heavy thunderstorms pounded parts of Appalachian Kentucky, sending rivers surging outside of their banks and causing flash flooding, multiple water rescues, mudslides, road closures and power outages. Many homes were damaged and families displaced. A state of emergency was declared due to the heavy rainfall across the state.

“This is historic flooding, and the families impacted will have a long road to recovery,” says Tim Mettey, CEO. “We are grateful to be able to help during this time. The impacted areas are relatively close to Matthew 25: Ministries, and we’re always ready to help our neighbors in need.”

Matthew 25: Ministries sent approximately 19,000 pounds of aid, including cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper products, masks, and water partners in the disaster area.

Matthew 25: Ministries provides critical first response necessities to distribution partners in disaster areas to support relief and recovery efforts. The aid Matthew 25: Ministries provides offers life-sustaining and often life-saving assistance to people struggling in the aftermath of a catastrophic disaster. Matthew 25: Ministries continues working with partners in disaster areas to assess the ongoing needs of these communities and is prepared to ship supplies if there is a need and we are able to meet those needs efficiently and effectively.

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