More than 50 Deaths Predicted in the Aftermath of the Storms

DECEMBER 11, 2021  Cincinnati, OH – Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to the devastating tornadoes that ripped through at least 5 states last night and early this morning, including the rare Quad-state tornado that swept along a 200 mile path through Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri and Arkansas.  Altogether, there have been more than 30 unconfirmed reports of tornadoes across multiple states. One of the hardest hit areas is the western Kentucky city of Mayfield.  More than 50 people are feared dead in Kentucky as a result of the storm, and death reports are continuing to come in from additional states.

Matthew 25 will be responding to Mayfield and other impacted communities across the widespread disaster region. Matthew 25 is currently communicating with partners to identify most urgent needs and plans to deploy their Disaster Response Team, as well as shipping aid into the impacted areas in order to help as many people as possible.

“My heart goes out to the people of Mayfield and all the other communities devastated by last night’s tornadoes,” said Matthew 25: Ministries’ CEO Tim Mettey.  “The loss of life and destruction is truly heartbreaking. We will help those impacted during this holiday season and will continue helping into the new year.”

Matthew 25 is requesting donations of the following types of items to supplement existing supplies, for restocking during their response to the 2021 December Tornado Outbreak, and for future distributions:

• Monetary donations: Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the 2021 December Tornado Outbreak Relief will be used for the purpose intended)
• Cases of bottled water (12- and 24- count)
• Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, 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
• Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels
• 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

Matthew 25: Ministries has distributed approximately 17 million pounds of aid domestically and internationally and helped more than 21 million people.

For the most current information on Matthew 25: Ministries’ activities please visit their website or follow Matthew 25 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more in-depth information about Matthew 25: Ministries’ humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts or to schedule an interview, please contact Michelle Jones mjones@m25m.org.

Matthew 25: Ministries accepts cash, credit card and online donations for ongoing humanitarian aid and disaster relief programs. Donors who would like to designate their financial gifts for the Haiti Earthquake may do so by writing “Haiti Earthquake” in the memo line of their check or by typing it in the “special purpose” field of our online giving form. Please mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242. 100% of donated funds designated for the Haiti Earthquake will be used for the purpose intended. Matthew 25 also welcomes volunteers six days a week at their Blue Ash facility.

ABOUT MATTHEW 25: MINISTRIES: Matthew 25: Ministries rescues and reuses approximately 15,000,000 pounds of products each year and redistributes them to the poorest of the poor and disaster victims. Each year, Matthew 25: Ministries impacts the lives of more than 20,000,000 individuals throughout the United States and around the world.  Matthew 25 is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Charities. Matthew 25 is also highly ranked among approximately 3,500 four-star charities on Charity Navigator. Matthew 25: Ministries is accredited by the Better Business Bureau through the “Wise Giving Alliance Standards.” For more information, or to schedule an interview, contact Michelle Jones mjones@m25m.org or Joodi Archer joodi@m25m.org at Matthew 25: Ministries (513) 793-6256, or visit www.m25m.org.