OHIO TORNADO OUTBREAK 2024
UPDATED FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2024 3:17 PM EST
Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to a series of storms and tornadoes that moved across parts of Ohio early Wednesday, February 28. The storms generated heavy rain, high winds, and hail, leaving behind severe damage across portions of central Ohio. So far, the National Weather Service has confirmed at least 5 tornadoes touched down during Wednesday’s storms.
Matthew 25: Ministries deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide essential supplies to those impacted, including personal care products, cleaning supplies, baby items, paper products, first aid and safety kits, water, tools, tarps and more. The team will distribute supplies across Montgomery County, Clark County, Madison County, Franklin County, and other affected areas. While there, Matthew 25 will conduct damage assessments and will continue communicating with partners in the area to evaluate how we can best serve the ongoing needs of the disaster region.
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 Ohio Tornado Outbreak 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.
