UPDATED FRIDAY JANUARY 5, 2024 2:00 PM EST

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to the widespread tornado outbreak that took place across the United States on Friday, March 31, 2023 into Saturday, April 1. The storms caused extensive destruction throughout communities in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee.

Our Disaster Response Teams deployed to provide relief services throughout areas of Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The teams provided laundry services and distributed supplies such as personal care kits, paper products, first aid and safety kits, batteries, portable chargers, cleanup tools, and more throughout impacted communities.

In addition to deploying our Disaster Response Team, Matthew 25 shipped truckloads of relief to help meet the immediate and ongoing needs of those impacted. Matthew 25 will also continue working with partners in the areas to assess ongoing needs.

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 2023 U.S. 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.

Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for the 2023 U.S. Tornado Outbreak may do so by writing “2023 U.S. Tornado Outbreak” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “Additional Information” field of our online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for the 2023 U.S. Tornado Outbreak will be used for the purpose intended.