Matthew 25 Shipping Essential Supplies to Support Communities Impacted by the Disaster

August 11, 2026  Blue Ash, OH – Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Blue Ash, Ohio, is responding to the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday, August 10, causing widespread destruction and affecting communities throughout the region.

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in western Colombia and was felt across much of the country, including the cities of Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. Widespread damage has been reported in the Chocó, Risaralda and Valle del Cauca regions, where homes, businesses and critical infrastructure have been severely impacted. More than 130 fatalities have been reported with more than 500 injured. These numbers are expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue and emergency officials assess the full extent of the devastation and humanitarian needs.

Matthew 25: Ministries is shipping essential relief supplies to assist those affected by the earthquake. Shipments will include personal care items, cleaning supplies, paper products and other humanitarian essentials to help individuals and families facing the immediate challenges caused by the disaster. Aid will be distributed through trusted partner organizations already serving affected communities to ensure supplies reach those most in need as quickly as possible.

“Our hearts are with the people of Colombia as they face the devastating aftermath of this earthquake,” said Tim Mettey, CEO of Matthew 25: Ministries. “In the wake of disasters like this, access to basic necessities can make an immediate difference for families who have lost so much. We are grateful for our trusted partners who are already responding on the ground, and we remain committed to providing critical aid that brings hope, relief and encouragement during this difficult time.”

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 severe weather and tornadoes in Wisconsin and Ohio, flooding in Kentucky, the Venezuela earthquakes, Midwest tornado outbreak, Mississippi tornadoes, Central Texas flooding, 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.

Donate online at https://m25m.org/donate or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the Colombia Earthquake will be used for the purpose intended). A full list of the product categories being requested for relief and restocking is available here https://m25m.org/disaster/colombiaquake26. Donations can also be dropped off at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242.

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 https://m25m.org/.