UPDATED TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 10:20 AM

On Wednesday, April 2, a powerful storm system began its long and destructive trek across large portions of the United States. This marked the start of several consecutive days of intense and widespread severe weather, including multiple destructive tornadoes, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall across parts of the South and Midwest. The torrential rain triggered historic flooding in many communities, including Ohio and Kentucky, overwhelming rivers and drainage systems, inundating homes, submerging roadways and limiting access to essential resources.

In partnership with Procter & Gamble, Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to provide much-needed assistance and a sense of hope to those affected by the flooding. Our Disaster Response Teams deployed with the Tide Loads of Hope Mobile Laundry Unit and a selection of Matthew 25’s disaster response fleet. The teams provided free laundry services and distributed essential supplies to impacted communities, offering support and helping restore a sense of normalcy in this time of uncertainty. We are continuing to work with our partners in the disaster region to evaluate current needs and determine how we can help as many people as possible.

DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES

4.14.25 Frankfort, KY | The disaster response team completed approximately 30 loads of laundry and distributed essential supplies throughout Frankfort, KY on Monday, April 14. These supplies included approximately 3,120 rolls of paper products, 150 personal care kits, 120 first aid and safety kits, 240 bags of detergent pods, 35 bottles of insect repellant, 10 bottles of dish soap, 10 cases of diapers, and additional cleanup supplies and tools, including generators, chainsaws, and more.

4.13.25 New Richmond, OH, Aurora, IN, Falmouth, KY and Frankfort, KY | The disaster response teams completed approximately 125 loads of laundry and distributed essential supplies throughout communities impacted by the recent flooding on Sunday, April 13. These supplies included approximately 6,400 rolls of paper products, 255 personal care kits, 60 first aid and safety kits, 430 detergent pod packages, 240 bottles of insect repellant, 20 boxes of diapers, 40 bottles of dish soap, and additional cleanup tools and supplies, including generators, air movers, and drills.

4.12.24 Frankfort, KY and New Richmond, OH | The disaster response teams completed approximately 100 loads of laundry and distributed supplies throughout California, OH, New Richmond, OH, Moscow, OH and Frankfort, KY. These supplies included approximately 2,000 rolls of paper products, 110 personal care kits, 100 first aid and safety kits, 25 bottles of dish soap, 20 cases of diapers, 140 detergent pods samples, 40 detergent pod packages, as well as additional cleanup supplies and tools, including 12 fans, 4 chainsaws, 10 air movers, and more.

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 2025 Midwest and South Flooding 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 2025 Midwest and South Flooding may do so by writing “2025 Midwest and South Flooding” 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 2025 Midwest and South Flooding will be used for the purpose intended.