Matthew 25 is Working with Local Partners to Provide Immediate Aid and Long-Term Support to Impacted Communities

AUGUST 27, 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 flooding and landslides that overwhelmed communities along the Nepal-China border on Wednesday, August 26. A catastrophic torrent of floods and landslides swept through the area as the result of a 5.2 magnitude glacier collapse. More than 250 fatalities have been reported as a result of the disaster, and over 800, including 65 Americans, remain missing.

Flash flooding has destroyed villages and deluged valleys and mountain passes, burying or destroying buildings, sweeping away roads, dams and bridges and damaging or destroying infrastructure. In some areas, the remaining mud is 5-6 feet deep. Nepal’s mountainous terrain, with sheer sides and deep valleys, is especially susceptible to devastating events. In 2015, Matthew 25 launched a multi-year response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that impacted areas northwest of Kathmandu in Nepal. Because Matthew 25 maintains partnerships throughout extended recovery periods and beyond, they are well-positioned to respond to this event.

“This is a horrific event, and we are committed to standing with the people of Nepal both now and throughout the long recovery ahead,” said Tim Mettey, CEO of Matthew 25: Ministries. “No one can prepare for a disaster like this. People need immediate help, and they also need hope in this dire situation. We will help these families maintain their dignity and give them the strength to keep moving forward. Our partners are already on the ground providing critical aid to impacted communities, and we are committed to supporting them as they help people recover and rebuild.”

Matthew 25: Ministries is working with trusted local partners on the ground to provide immediate aid to individuals and families impacted by the catastrophic flooding and landslides. Initial rounds of aid, including food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies and temporary shelter, are being sourced in-country, allowing partners to rapidly distribute critical assistance to people in need. As immediate relief efforts continue and needs evolve, Matthew 25 will work closely with these partners to provide additional aid and long-term support throughout the recovery and rebuilding process.

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 Nepal Flooding 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/nepalflashfloodinglandslide26/. 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 has responded to flooding, severe weather and tornadoes in Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, the Venezuela and Columbia 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 the TIME101 Honoree for 2025, an award recognizing individuals and organizations making a significant difference in communities around the world.

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 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/.