Aid Shipments Being Shipped to Support Impacted Communities

June 26, 2026  Blue Ash, OH – Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, is responding to the powerful earthquakes that struck parts of Venezuela on June 24, causing significant damage and impacting communities across the region.

The earthquakes measured magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, striking within seconds of each other and marking one of the most powerful seismic events in the country’s recent history. Significant impacts have been reported in Caracas and surrounding regions, including La Guaira and Carabobo, with additional damage reported across multiple states. Communities experienced powerful tremors that led to collapsed buildings, damaged infrastructure, widespread power outages, and ongoing safety concerns as aftershocks continue. More than 500 casualties and over 4,000 injuries have been attributed to the earthquakes with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue.

Matthew 25: Ministries is responding with shipments of crucial relief supplies to support those impacted by the earthquakes. Shipments will include personal care items, cleaning products, paper goods, and other critical necessities to assist individuals and families as they begin the recovery process. These supplies will be distributed through trusted partners on the ground to ensure they reach those in need as quickly as possible.

“When earthquakes of this magnitude strike, the path to recovery can feel overwhelming for so many families,” said CEO Tim Mettey. “We are focused on responding quickly by sending critical supplies that can provide comfort and support in the days ahead. Even from a distance, we stand with those impacted and are committed to helping communities take the first steps forward.”

Donate online at m25m.org/donate or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the Venezuela Earthquakes will be used for the purpose intended).  A full list of the product categories being requested for relief and restocking is available here m25m.org/disaster/venezuelaquakes26. Donations can also be dropped off at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242.

Matthew 25 responds to disasters both domestically and internationally, providing rapid response assistance as well as long term support to communities in need. This year, the organization responded to the Midwest tornado outbreak, Mississippi tornadoes, Southwest Michigan tornadoes, flooding in Millville and Okeana, OH and the January severe weather system that impacted several regions across the United States. Throughout 2025, Matthew 25 also provided aid following multiple tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and severe storms, while continuing its humanitarian response to the crisis in Ukraine, now in its fifth year of conflict.

In 2025 alone, Matthew 25: Ministries shipped more than 23 million pounds of supplies, including over 3.5 million pounds designated for disaster relief, helping more than 32 million people worldwide. In recognition of this impact, Matthew 25: Ministries was named a TIME101 Honoree for 2025, an award recognizing individuals and organizations making a significant difference in communities around the world.

Matthew 25: Ministries accepts cash, check, credit card and online donations for ongoing humanitarian aid and disaster relief programs, as well as product donation support. Matthew 25 also welcomes volunteers six days a week at their Blue Ash facility.

For the most current information on Matthew 25: Ministries’ activities, please visit their website m25m.org or follow Matthew 25 on Facebook facebook.com/m25m.org, Instagram instagram.com/m25m_org and X x.com/M25M_org. For more in-depth information about Matthew 25: Ministries’ humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts, please contact Michelle Jones at [email protected].

Matthew 25: Ministries accepts cash, check, credit card and online donations for ongoing humanitarian aid and disaster relief programs, as well as product donation support. 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 25,000,000 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 30,000,000 individuals throughout the United States and around the world. Matthew 25: Ministries is the TIME101 Honoree for 2025. Matthew 25 is included on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Top 100 Charities, is a 4-star nonprofit on Charity Navigator and has earned a Platinum-Level Candid Exchange seal. 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 [email protected] at Matthew 25: Ministries (513) 793-6256, or visit m25m.org.