UPDATED SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 6:00 PM EST

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding to powerful storms that deluged parts of north-central West Virginia with more than 7 inches of rain beginning Tuesday afternoon. A state of emergency identified as a PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) was declared across 55 counties late Tuesday. The heavy rainfall caused mudslides, flash floods, road blockages, hazardous conditions and the resulting widespread flooding damaged highways, bridges, utilities and other critical facilities, as well as homes, businesses and other private property. First responders performed more than 30 water rescues at the height of the flooding.

Matthew 25: Ministries is deploying its Disaster Response Team and specialized fleet of disaster response vehicles to support communities impacted by the flooding. Response efforts will include the Procter & Gamble Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry unit, P&G and Walmart shower and restroom trailer, trucks loaded with essential relief supplies and other specialized disaster response equipment. The teams will provide critical services while distributing personal care items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, paper products, first aid and safety kits, batteries, and other essential necessities throughout impacted areas. Matthew 25 will also be working with partners long-term to meet ongoing recovery needs.

“Matthew 25: Ministries has been supporting communities in West Virginia for more than 20 years,” said CEO Tim Mettey. “The impacted areas are areas we have visited multiple times and remain close to our hearts. Our teams are responding to these areas, bringing compassion, hope and the essential supplies and services needed for people to maintain their personal health while beginning the long road to recovery.  We are committed to standing alongside these communities throughout the recovery process.”

WAYS TO HELP

• Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the 2026 West Virginia Flooding will be used for the purpose intended).

• 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.

Additional Donation Drop-Off Locations:

Volunteering:

• Volunteers are essential to the work of Matthew 25: Ministries. If you are interested in volunteering at our facility in Blue Ash, OH please visit our volunteering page for more information on how to get involved.

Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for the 2026 West Virginia Flooding may do so by writing “2026 West Virginia 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 2026 West Virginia Flooding will be used for the purpose intended.