Matthew 25 is Deploying to the Disaster Region and Shipping Supplies to Provide Essential Aid to Impacted Areas

March 16, 2025, BLUE ASH, OH –– Matthew 25: Ministries, a humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization based in Blue Ash, Ohio, is responding to the devastating storm system that swept through several regions of the United States, including the Midwest, South and Plains. This powerful system has spawned deadly tornadoes, destructive wildfires, dust storms, and severe thunderstorms, leaving widespread devastation.

“Our hearts go out to all those affected by this devastating storm system”, says Tim Mettey, CEO, Matthew 25: Ministries. “The widespread destruction, loss of life, and ongoing hardships faced by communities are truly heartbreaking. We are committed to providing aid and support to those in need, working alongside our partners to assess the greatest areas of impact and deliver essential relief. We encourage everyone to stay safe and follow all emergency guidelines as this storm system continues to impact communities across the U.S.”

Matthew 25: Ministries is deploying their Disaster Response Team with a selection of disaster response vehicles to Arkansas, Mississippi, and Alabama to distribute relief supplies directly to impacted communities. In addition to the team’s deployment, Matthew 25 is shipping essential supplies to partners in the disaster region to aid those in need. These shipments include personal care items, cleaning products, and baby supplies to support recovery efforts. Matthew 25’s disaster relief resource map, detailing locations where people impacted by the storms can access services and relief supplies, will be available at https://m25m.org/resourcemaps/.

Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for the March Tornado Outbreak will be used for the purpose intended).  A full list of the product categories being requested for relief and restocking is available https://m25m.org/disaster/marchtornadoes25/. Donations can also be dropped off at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242.

Matthew 25 responds to disasters domestically and internationally and provides both rapid response and long-term support. In 2025, Matthew 25 has responded to the Greater Los Angeles wildfires, as well as the Southeast flooding. Matthew 25 is also continuing response for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, which is now in its fourth year of conflict. Matthew 25: Ministries shipped over 29 million pounds of supplies in 2024, including over 5 million pounds of disaster relief, and helped more than 35 million people.

For the most current information on Matthew 25: Ministries’ activities, please visit their website https://www.m25m.org or follow Matthew 25 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/m25m.org, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m25m_org/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/M25M_org. For more in-depth information about Matthew 25: Ministries’ humanitarian aid and disaster relief efforts, please contact Michelle Jones at mjones@m25m.org.

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 is included on Forbes’ 2024 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 mjones@m25m.org at Matthew 25: Ministries (513) 793-6256, or visit https://m25m.org/.