UPDATED THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 10:50 AM EST

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe storms and tornadoes that swept across parts of the Midwest, South, and Great Plains in May. Millions of people across many states, including Iowa, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee, were under threat of severe weather and experienced disastrous impacts from the tornadoes, high winds, and flooding. These regions suffered extensive damage, consisting of demolished homes and businesses, fallen trees, crushed vehicles, disrupted power lines, and significant debris accumulation. Tragically, fatalities exceeding 20 were reported across the affected regions.

In collaboration with Procter & Gamble and Walmart, Matthew 25: Ministries deployed their Disaster Response Team along with the Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit, a shower trailer and a selection of Matthew 25’s disaster response fleet. The team provided laundry and shower services, and distributed essential supplies including P&G personal care kits, Pampers diapers, batteries, paper products, Zevo insect repellant and additional supplies including garbage bags, cleaning supplies, water, tools, tarps and first aid and safety supplies provided by Cintas to impacted communities. Additionally, Matthew 25 deployed the Duracell PowerForward truck, equipped to carry as many as 20,000 Duracell batteries. In addition, Matthew 25 shipped over 18,000 pounds of aid to those impacted.

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 May Midwest and South Tornadoes 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 May Midwest and South Tornadoes may do so by writing “2024 May Midwest and South Tornadoes” 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 May Midwest and South Tornadoes will be used for the purpose intended.