Disaster Relief

Helping People Impacted by Sudden Disasters

In disaster situations, time is a precious commodity and implementing an effective disaster response is critical. Matthew 25: Ministries is constantly monitoring its readiness to meet the needs of a sudden disaster. This includes maintaining the facilities and resources needed, as well as being ready to engage disaster relief volunteers from the local community who want to help provide relief to the victims. In order to provide the most effective disaster response possible, supplies must be sorted prior to being shipped so that they are ready for immediate distribution.

Matthew 25: Ministries’ focus during disasters is typically on moving large amounts of critically needed aid into the affected area. When our Disaster Response Team deploys, we utilize a fleet of specialty vehicles to distribute initial loads of aid and set up distribution channels through partner organizations for future shipments.

WE ARE CURRENTLY MONITORING: [DISASTER NAME]

  • NHC Rating: Currently Tropical Storm, likely Category 2 at landfall (hyperlink to the NHC or main source)
  • NWS Flash Flood Potential: Moderate (hyperlink to the NWS or main source)
  • Cities Expected to be Impacted: New Orleans and Lake Charles, LA; Jackson MS; Mobile, AL; Memphis, TN; Galveston, TX
  • Total Population at Risk: Over 2 Million

EXPECTED IMPACTS

View the chart below for information on the expected impacts of this storm (Level 1 represents the lowest risk, while Level 5 represents the highest).

WIND

LEVEL 1

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FLOODING

LEVEL 4

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RAIN

LEVEL 2

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POWER OUTAGES

LEVEL 5

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STORM SURGE

LEVEL 3

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SEVERE WEATHER RISK

LEVEL 5

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Our Recent Disaster Response

Disaster Relief Resource Map

During and immediately following a natural disaster, one of the most important things for those impacted is access to clear and accurate information. In the midst of the initial recovery process, it can be difficult to maneuver the many news and social media outlets to find exactly what supplies or services are needed most.

Matthew 25: Ministries has created a Disaster Relief Resource Map for major disasters that have occurred in the United States. These maps give a list of resources available to people working to recover from recent disasters. Matthew 25 has compiled this data from a variety of reputable sources and put it into easy to access maps that are sorted by the disaster. Each map has a collection of locations where individuals can go to receive supplies, services, or additional information or support. Visit our Disaster Relief Resource Maps for more information.

View Resource Maps

How To Help

We are amazed by the generous outpouring of support we receive during times of disasters. Thank you for your willingness to help! Everyone plays an important role in helping the victims during their time of need.

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Our Disaster Response History

2023

FEBRUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the destructive storms that swept across the southern United States in December 2022 and January 2023. Severe weather, including multiple tornadoes, impacted parts of the south leaving residents trapped in collapsed homes and causing extensive damage to hospitals and businesses. We shipped more than 155,000 pounds of aid to the disaster region to help meet immediate needs of impacted residents.

We also shipped aid in response to devastating earthquakes that struck areas of Syria and Turkey and the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The shipments included medical products, personal care items, clothing, blankets, bottled water, and more to assist people affected.
MARCH — Matthew 25 deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide relief services for those impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes that tore through Mississippi. The team provided laundry services and distributed supplies such as personal care kits, paper products, first aid and safety kits, batteries, portable chargers, cleanup tools, and more throughout impacted communities.
APRIL — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the widespread tornado outbreak across the United States. The storms caused extensive damage throughout communities in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee. Our team provided supplies and services and we shipped aid to partners in the affected areas.

Matthew 25 also responded to historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Fort Lauderdale area received more than 2 feet of rain within a 12-hour period, flooding roads, shutting down schools and businesses, and damaging and destroying houses. We deployed our team to provide laundry services and distribute relief supplies to people impacted by the flooding.

We shipped aid to partners in the central Oklahoma area in response to severe storms and tornadoes that swept through communities. The shipments included tarps, batteries, bottled water, food, blankets, personal care items, and more to help meet immediate and ongoing needs of those impacted.
JUNE — Matthew 25 responded to a destructive tornado that struck Perryton, Texas, leaving behind an 8-mile trail of devastation, causing several fatalities and injuring dozens. Our team provided laundry services and relief supplies to help those recovering and cleaning up their homes and properties.

We also provided aid to partners in response to a hailstorm in Kentucky and tornadoes in Indiana.
JULY — We deployed our Disaster Response Team to areas of New York and Vermont in response to historic rains and severe flooding. Our team distributed supplies such as personal care kits, baby supplies, paper products, insect repellant, cleaning supplies, first aid and safety kits, and more to areas impacted by the flooding. The team also distributed cleanup supplies such as fans, shovels, and more.

We also shipped aid to partners in India in response to immense flooding that forced thousands to evacuate from their homes.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the devastating wildfires that swept across Maui, burning vegetation, knocking out power lines, and destroying communities including the historic town of Lahaina. We shipped over 30,000 pounds of essential aid to impacted areas and our team deployed to assist with supply distribution, provide additional services, and work with partners to plan for ongoing needs.

We also shipped aid in response to devastating flooding that impacted multiple counties across West Virginia, damaging homes and businesses.

Matthew 25 deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide supplies and services to people affected by Hurricane Idalia, which damaged communities throughout Florida and along the southeastern U.S. coastline. Our team provided laundry services, personal care supplies, cleaning items, and more to those recovering from the storm.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25 shipped aid to partners in Morocco to help those recovering from a strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake. This earthquake was the strongest to hit Morocco in over 100 years, and left thousands of people injured or killed, and approximately half a million people displaced.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25 responded to the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We shipped containers of aid to partners serving the crisis area, loaded with essential supplies such as personal care items, paper products, blankets, and more.

We also shipped aid in response to Hurricane Otis, which tore through Acapulco, Mexico as a category 5 storm, leaving the town in ruins and causing dozens of fatalities.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to tornadoes that ripped through portions of Middle Tennessee, causing severe and widespread destruction. Our team deployed to provide laundry services and distribute supplies including personal care kits, first aid and safety kits, diapers, cleaning supplies, batteries, device chargers, and additional cleanup tools and supplies throughout the region.

2022

FEBRUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The crisis escalated as a result of active conflict that began in February 2022. In 2022, we shipped over 2 million pounds of aid to assist people who have been impacted by this crisis. In addition to shipping supplies, Matthew 25 helped support the delivery of internally-sourced supplies and relief programs including feeding, shelter, medical care, essential supplies, transportation assistance and educational services for Ukrainians in need or fleeing conflict.
MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the storm system that spawned devastating tornadoes across Texas, Louisiana, and additional states. Matthew 25 shipped aid to partner organizations in the impacted areas in order to assist with immediate needs and help as many people as possible.
JULY — Powerful storms and two confirmed tornadoes tore through the Greater Cincinnati area on July 6 leaving behind heavy damage. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team delivered humanitarian aid to residents impacted by the storm. Matthew 25 provided items such as personal care kits, first aid and safety kits, paper products, tarps, garbage bags, rakes, batteries, diapers and water.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the severe flash flooding that occurred in Buchanan County, VA in July. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team deployed to Virginia to provide supplies and services to those affected by the flooding.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe flooding that deluged numerous counties in eastern Kentucky on the evening of July 27 into the following morning. Matthew 25: Ministries deployed to provide supplies and services to those affected by the flooding. Additionally, in 2022, Matthew 25 shipped more than 55 truckloads of aid (nearly 1.2 million pounds).
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25 responded to the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi in August. As a result of sustained, heavy rainfall, localized flooding lead to damage at main water treatment plants, cutting off access to clean, reliable water for local residents. Matthew 25 shipped two truckloads of bottled water to help provide safe drinking water while the community awaited full water restoration.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe flooding in Pakistan that started in mid-June and was fueled by weeks of historic rainfall. This was the worst flooding to impact Pakistan since the devastating flood in 2010. Matthew 25: Ministries shipped relief aid to assist Pakistani citizens affected by this disaster.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. The Category 1 hurricane struck Puerto Rico with destructive winds on September 18, leaving behind life-threatening flash flooding and triggering mudslides and landslides. Matthew 25 shipped containers of supplies needed to help with the recovery process and to help bring aid to those affected by this disaster.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Ian which made landfall in Cayo Costa, FL as a Category 4 hurricane on September 28. Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team distributed essential products and provided much-needed services throughout the impacted areas. Additionally, Matthew 25 shipped over 45 truckloads of aid in 2022.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the deadly flooding that occurred in El Salvador in the fall of 2022. The flooding was a result of days of torrential downpours. 10 people were killed and several thousand displaced from their homes. Matthew 25 provided a container of supplies to assist the communities in their immediate recovery.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the destructive storms that swept across the southern United States in December 2022. Severe weather, including multiple tornadoes, impacted parts of the south on December 13, leaving residents trapped in collapsed homes and causing extensive damage to hospitals and businesses. In 2022, Matthew 25 shipped more than 115,000 pounds of aid to the disaster region.

2021

FEBRUARY — Matthew 25 responded to the severe winter storm that swept across the South, causing heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures across the state of Texas and other Southern states. Matthew 25 had supplies in the area as part of ongoing support, and partners were able to use those items to respond to immediate needs. We shipped additional products and deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide relief services and supplies such as bottled water, personal care kits, paper products, first aid and safety kits, cleaning products, and other much-needed items throughout the affected areas.
MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to devastating flooding that caused widespread damage throughout Eastern Kentucky. We shipped aid such as cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, paper products, bottled water, and masks throughout the disaster region to help those impacted.

We also responded to the destructive tornadoes that swept across the South at the end of March. We shipped approximately three truckloads of supplies to help these communities recover, including products such as personal care items, cleaning supplies, bottled water, tarps, trash bags, and paper products.
APRIL — Matthew 25 responded to the major volcano eruptions from the La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean Island of St. Vincent. We shipped aid to partners serving the region, including blankets, dish detergent, disinfectant cleaner, paper products, personal care supplies, and additional cleaning items. We also provided supplies that were airlifted into the disaster area, including critical necessities that had been prepositioned earlier in the year.

We also responded to the ongoing wildfires along the West Coast by shipping truckloads of aid throughout the year to partners in the devastated areas. These shipments included basic essentials such as bottled water, personal care items, cleaning supplies, diapers, laundry detergent, and batteries.
JULY — Matthew 25: Ministries helped provide supplies to partners in India to support front line workers and public safety during a COVID-19 surge. Supplies included hand sanitizer, kn95 masks, face shields, coveralls, and mixed medical supplies such as pain relievers, oximeters, vitamins, masks, and more. Additionally, Matthew 25 supported a feeding program in India to help care for those in need.

As part of our ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 we distributed nearly 2 million pounds of essential safety items such as masks, hand sanitizer, soap, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, and more to help keep communities safe and healthy.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe flooding that occurred across parts of Kentucky. Our Disaster Response Team deployed to provide relief supplies such as personal care kits, paper products, detergent pods, bottled water, and more to help people throughout impacted areas.

We also responded to the massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated widespread areas of Haiti and Tropical Depression Grace which moved through Haiti just days after, causing heavy rain, flooding, and mudslides. Matthew 25’s team of Haitian staff members distributed essential supplies such as food, water, personal care items, and tarps throughout impacted areas and provided supplies for mobile medical clinics staffed by the team’s in-country health professionals. We also shipped additional truckloads of aid to partners in Haiti to support relief efforts.

Matthew 25 responded to devastating flooding that swept through parts of Tennessee in late August. We deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide laundry services and supplies such as personal care kits, cleaning products, diapers, paper products, first aid and safety kits, generators, fans, tarps, and more to help those affected.

We also responded to Tropical Storm Henri, which brought heavy rain and flooding to southern New England and surrounding areas, causing damage and widespread power outages. Matthew 25 shipped aid to partners throughout the disaster region including supplies such as personal care items, cleaning products, baby items, PPE supplies, paper products, and more.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Ida, which made landfall near Port Fourchon, Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane, causing dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall, and catastrophic winds. Ida also caused deadly flash flooding and tornadoes in northeastern parts of the U.S. days later. We shipped more than 30 truckloads of aid to partners for distribution throughout the widespread disaster region and deployed our Disaster Response Team to provide relief services and supplies to affected communities.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25 responded to the devastating tornadoes that swept through six states, including Mayfield, KY and additional areas. Our Disaster Response Team deployed to provide laundry and charging services and distributed desperately-needed supplies such as personal care kits, cleaning products, diapers, paper products, first aid and safety kits, tarps, generators, chainsaws, bottled water, and more. Our team also hosted a Christmas Giveaway, distributing tool kits, toys, heaters, and gift boxes filled with essentials and more to help bring hope and holiday cheer to communities impacted by these storms.

2020

FEBRUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries led a team of staff and volunteer healthcare professionals to host medical clinics and distribute food in communities still recovering from Hurricane Dorian, which devastated parts of the Caribbean in 2019. During the trip, approximately 500 patients were consulted by medical doctors and optometrists to address illnesses that had gone untreated since the hurricane. Additionally, approximately 800 meals were distributed to members of impacted communities. Since September of 2019, Matthew 25 has shipped more than 100,000 pounds of life-saving products to partners in the hardest-hit areas of the Bahamas.

Matthew 25 also deployed our Disaster Response Team to Mississippi to provide relief services for those affected by severe flooding in the Jackson area. The team completed laundry and distributed relief products during the deployment, including personal care kits, first aid and safety kits, paper products, and more.
MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to devastating tornadoes that tore through Nashville and the surrounding region. Our Disaster Response Team deployed to provide relief services and distribute supplies such as personal care kits, paper products, first aid and safety kits, tarps, and other much-needed products throughout the affected areas.

Matthew 25 also began responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of late 2020, we have distributed over 6 million pounds of emergency supplies to more than 1,300 organizations—including hospitals, fire departments, police departments, nursing homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and more. Supplies provided included face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, paper products, batteries, cleaning items and more.

Throughout 2020 we also responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing lunch to staff at local hospitals, providing boxed, frozen meals to non-profits and food pantries throughout Greater Cincinnati, supporting testing and product distribution events to care for under-served communities throughout the U.S., and hosting several drive-through events at our facility in Blue Ash, Ohio to help provide free COVID-19 testing, PPE and relief supplies, as well as food to members of the Greater Cincinnati community.
APRIL — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to devastating tornadoes that tore through areas of the South and the eastern United States. We worked with partners throughout the disaster region to provide desperately-needed aid to those affected. Along with these shipments, we also provided essential PPE to allow our partners to safely distribute aid to those working to recover from these storms.
MAY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to massive flooding in Michigan. We worked with partners throughout the devastated area to provide desperately-needed aid to those affected, including cleaning supplies, paper products, personal care items, batteries, trash bags, and carpet fans.
JULY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe damage and flooding in parts of the Eastern Caribbean and the US East Coast caused by Hurricane Isaias. We provided truckloads of disaster relief including over 95,000 pounds of supplies such as personal care items, cleaning supplies, paper products, baby supplies, and more to areas affected by the storm.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries shipped disaster relief to Lebanon in the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion in the capital city of Beirut. The shipment included products such as personal care items, cleaning supplies, baby supplies and more to help those recovering from the explosion.

Matthew 25 shipped aid to partners in Iowa in response to the derecho that hit the Midwest, including products such as shampoo, conditioner, personal care items, diapers & wipes, detergent, and batteries.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to historic wildfires throughout the West Coast by shipping truckloads of aid to partners in the devastated areas. These shipments included personal care items, cleaning supplies, diapers, laundry detergent, batteries and other much-needed supplies.

Matthew 25 also responded to Hurricane Laura, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane causing heavy storm surge, flash flooding and high winds in parts of Texas and Louisiana. Matthew 25: Ministries deployed our Disaster Response Team to distribute supplies throughout the disaster region, as well as provided laundry services. In addition to these on-site services, we worked with partners to ship truckloads of aid in order to help as many people as possible.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Sally, which made landfall near Gulf Shores, Alabama as a Category 2 hurricane, causing devastating rainfall and widespread flooding. We shipped several truckloads of aid to partners for distribution throughout the widespread disaster region. Relief supplies included personal care products, cleaning supplies, paper products, batteries, blankets, and more to help those recovering from the storm. We will continue to ship aid as long as there is a need.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25 responded to Hurricane Delta, which made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Creole, Louisiana. We shipped truckloads of aid to the disaster area, loaded with supplies such as shampoo, soap, diapers, all purpose cleaner, detergent, paper products, and more.

We also responded to Hurricane Zeta, which made landfall near Cocodrie, LA as a Category 2 storm. We shipped multiple truckloads of disaster relief products to the disaster region to help those impacted by the storm. We will continue to work with partners to ship supplies to those recovering from these storms.
NOVEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Eta, which initially made landfall in Nicaragua on Nov. 3, and then again as a Tropical Storm near Cedar Key, FL the following week. The extremely powerful storm delivered torrential rainfall across parts of Central America, causing widespread flooding and devastating landslides. Matthew 25 has shipped multiple truckloads of relief supplies including personal care supplies, household and cleaning products, blankets, and more to Central America and worked with on the ground partners to distribute supplies to those affected.

We also responded to Hurricane Iota, which made landfall on Nov.16 as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm about 15 miles from where Hurricane Eta made landfall just 13 days earlier. We shipped relief supplies including personal care supplies, household and cleaning products, blankets, and more to the disaster region for distribution by our on the ground partners. We will continue to ship aid for these disasters as long as there is a need.

2019

MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to deadly tornadoes that swept through Alabama and Georgia.

Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team distributed aid to affected communities and met with partners to discuss long-term distribution opportunities.

Matthew 25 also shipped a semi of aid to partners in the affected area.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to historic flooding across the upper Midwest.

Matthew 25 has shipped more than 100,000 pounds of aid to partners in the affected areas. Additionally, Matthew 25: Ministries Disaster Response Team provided much-needed relief products and laundry services to those affected.
MAY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to devastating tornadoes that struck Jefferson City, MO and the surrounding area.

Matthew 25's Disaster Response Team deployed to provide relief supplies to those affected. We also evaluated additional areas of need and met with partners in the area to discuss future shipments of aid.

Matthew 25: Ministries is continuing to respond to devastating tornadoes that struck Celina and Dayton, OH and the surrounding areas.

Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Response Team deployed to the affected region to help people affected by the storms. As we responded to the Celina and Dayton areas, we were privileged to work alongside over 800 volunteers who helped us distribute aid and provide laundry services to those affected.

We will continue to ship supplies to partners in the devastated areas as long as our help is needed.
JULY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the effects of Tropical Storm Barry as it brought heavy rainfall and flooding to many areas across the south.

We shipped more than 80,000 pounds of aid to partners in the affected areas to assist with their work with those in need. We are continuing to work with partners in the area to meet the needs of the communities impacted by this storm.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries is continuing to respond to Hurricane Dorian that swept into the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane and devastated the islands.

We have completed an initial series of airlifts to the Bahamas and volunteer doctors accompanying the team were able to provide medical care and consultation to orphanages and shelters caring for children and adults affected by the storms. The team also met with contacts and partners that will provide resources for future shipments, long-term recovery projects, and medical trips.

More than 10,000 pounds of aid has been shipped to partners in areas impacted by the hurricane and flooding. Matthew 25 will continue shipping containers of disaster relief supplies into the Bahamas as long as a need exists.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to massive flooding resulting from Tropical Depression Imelda.

Matthew 25’s Disaster Response Team deployed to Texas to provide laundry services and distribute relief products to those effected by the flooding.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the storms and tornado that left widespread damage across North Texas, especially in and around heavily populated Dallas.

Matthew 25 shipped a container of aid to partners in Dallas, Texas containing approximately 30,000 pounds of supplies.

We are continuing to communicate with our partners and will send additional aid as needed.

2018

MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to local flooding and storm damage along the Ohio River as a result of heavy rainfall and damaging high winds. The Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies and provided laundry services throughout several Greater Cincinnati communities affected by the wide-spread flooding.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to tornadoes that swept across the south. The Disaster Response Team deployed to the affected areas and provided aid to communities of Jacksonville, Rainbow City, and Southside, Alabama, as well as Fairburn, Georgia.
APRIL — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the tornado that struck Greensboro, North Carolina.

Matthew 25: Ministries' Disaster Response Team deployed to the area to distribute relief supplies and provide laundry services for those affected by the recent tornado.
MAY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the Kilauea Volcano Eruption in Hawaii. Matthew 25: Ministries shipped a container of aid, filled with basic necessities such as personal care kits, paper products, laundry supplies, clothing, tarps and baby supplies.
JUNE — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala.  Matthew 25: Ministries shipped a container of aid, filled with basic necessities such as personal care kits, paper products, laundry supplies, clothing, tarps and baby supplies.
JULY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the tornadoes that swept through Iowa, causing damage in several towns.

Matthew 25’s Disaster Response Team distributed relief supplies throughout the affected areas.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the wildfires in California. At that time, we shipped more than 50,000 pounds of aid to partners in response to the wildfires.

Our Disaster Response Team also deployed to California to provide relief supplies and laundry services to victims of wildfires.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Florence and the catastrophic flooding that affected most of the North and South Carolina coasts. We shipped more than 26 truckloads of aid to those affected by the storm.

Our Disaster Response Team was on location for almost three weeks, providing laundry services and distributing aid throughout affected communities.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to Hurricane Michael, which struck the Florida coast as a Category 4 storm.

Matthew 25 has shipped more than 20 truckloads of aid throughout the disaster region in order to help as many people as possible. We will continue shipping to these areas as long as our help is needed.

Additionally, our Disaster Response team delivered products directly into affected neighborhoods, provided supplies to shelters and distribution centers, and offered laundry services to impacted families.
NOVEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the devastating wildfires that raged throughout California in November and December of 2018. Matthew 25 has shipped more than 8 truckloads of relief supplies to partners in California. Matthew 25's Disaster Response Team also deployed to provide relief services and supplies throughout the affected areas.

The impact of the Camp, Hill, and Woolsey Fires was massive: more than 254,000 acres were burned, over 14,000 structures were destroyed, and at least 85 lives were lost with some still missing. The Camp Fire is the most destructive and deadliest wildfire in California history.

2017

JANUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the tornado that struck Mississippi, and the severe weather outbreak across the South. The Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies and provided laundry services throughout Mississippi and Georgia.
FEBRUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the tornadoes that struck New Orleans and surrounding areas. At least three tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down in southern Lousiana. The Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies and provided laundry services throughout the affected area.
MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the tornadoes that struck the Midwest. There were 22 tornadoes reported across Illinois, Missouri, Tennessee, Indiana, and Iowa. The Disaster Response team deployed to the hardest hit area, Perryville, MO, where they distributed relief supplies and aid to those affected.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the areas across Texas that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. The Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies and provided laundry services across the affected areas in Texas.

Matthew 25 also welcomed thousands of volunteers at our Blue Ash facility and processed over a million pounds of products since starting our hurricane response. A total 27 truckloads worth of aid, have been shipped so far. This is an on-going and long-term relief effort. Matthew 25: Ministries will be shipping aid for a while to come.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the areas across Florida that were affected by Hurricane Irma. The Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies and provided laundry services across the affected areas in Florida.

This is an on-going and long-term relief effort. Matthew 25 will continue shipping aid to the affected areas for a while to come.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the areas in the Caribbean affected by the recent hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico, in particular, was heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria, and most of the island was left without power. So far, we have shipped 10 containers of hurricane relief to partners in the Caribbean.

This is an on-going and long-term relief effort. Matthew 25 will continue shipping aid to the affected areas for a while to come.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries continued to send relief aid and supplies to the areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria.

Matthew 25 dispatched a medical mission team to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Led by CEO Tim Mettey, our team hosted clinics and distributed desperately-needed supplies throughout the San Juan area.

Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the wildfires that swept across California. The Disaster Response team deployed to Santa Rosa, CA, where they distributed relief supplies and offered laundry services to those affected. The team also assessed needs and met with partners to lay the groundwork for future shipments of aid.

Matthew 25 shipped aid to Mexico in response to the earthquake that affected the area.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the devastating wildfires in California. We sent semis of aid to partners in Ventura County in response to the wildfires that ravaged the area. The trucks contained relief items, such as personal care items, first aid supplies, paper products, beverages, and diapers.

2016

MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the water crisis affecting the population of Flint, Michigan. In total, we shipped 4 truckloads of water to partners in the affected areas.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the massive flooding that submerged parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi, flooding thousands of homes. The Disaster Response Team washed laundry and distributed supplies to people throughout the affected areas.
APRIL — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Ecuador’s central coast, killing at least 650 people and injuring more than 12,000. We sent a medical team to provide care to those affected by the devastating earthquake.
JUNE — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to extensive flooding that has submerged many areas in and around Houston, Texas. Our Disaster Response Team distributed relief supplies throughout the hard hit areas.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the 1,000-year flood in West Virginia. In total, our Disaster Response Team washed over 400 of loads of laundry and distributed hundreds of personal care kits, cleaning kits, paper products, first aid and safety kits, wipes, masks and detergent pods. We also sent over 90,000 bottles of water to the affected area.
AUGUST — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to historic flooding that has deluged Louisiana affecting over 40,000 homes. In total, our Disaster Response Team washed 500 loads of laundry and distributed approximately 1,210 personal care kits, 1,110 cleaning kits, 9,800 rolls of paper products, 125 cases of diapers, 1,010 packs of baby wipes, 255 first aid and safety kits, 225 pairs of safety gloves, 1,250 safety masks, 600 bags of ice, and 25 disaster relief blankets.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the tornadoes that swept through Kokomo, IN on August 24. Our team distributed supplies including tarps, personal care and cleaning kits, safety supplies and paper products.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the localized flooding in Cincinnati, Ohio. We set up distribution locations where our teams distributed approximately 542 personal care kits; 570 rolls of toilet paper; 570 rolls of paper towels; 550 pairs of rubber/work gloves; 550 containers of disinfectant wipes; 1 1/2 pallets of clean up supplies including 50 buckets, 13 mops and 15 brooms; 1 1/2 pallets of cleaner.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to areas affected by Hurricane Matthew. We sent containers to Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba, and also sent a medical team to Haiti. Our domestic Disaster Response Team distributed approximately 20,000 pounds of relief supplies throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to wildfires in Tennessee that damaged over 100 homes, forcing more than 14,000 people to evacuate their homes. Our Disaster Response team delivered relief supplies to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas.

2015

MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to tornadoes that swept through Oklahoma on Wednesday, March 25. The team delivered relief supplies including personal kits, cleaning kits, paper products, tarps and blankets to Moore, OK, and surrounding areas.
APRIL — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to tornadoes that hit Illinois on Thursday, April 9. The team established a central distribution site and also delivered products to approximately 200 families in the hard hit areas of Fairdale and Rochelle.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Kathmandu, Nepal on April 25. A staff member traveled to Nepal to coordinate relief efforts with partners on the ground, including food programs and surgical clinics in areas hard hit by the earthquake.
MAY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to tornadoes that swept through areas of North Texas and Arkansas on May 10. The Disaster Response Team distributed supplies to approximately 75 families in and around Van, Texas and dropped off tarps and additional aid in neighboring towns.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the massive flooding in Texas and Oklahoma as a result of heavy rainfall Memorial Day Weekend. The team distributed relief supplies to over 800 people in San Marcos, Texas, and surrounding areas.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the water contamination in the Navajo Reservations. We shipped approximately 20,000 bottles of water to the affected areas.

Matthew 25: Ministries also responded to the Valley fire in Lake, Napa, Solano and Butte Counties of California which destroyed over 2,700 structures. In total, our Disaster Response team distributed more than 3,200 bottles of water, 800 personal care kits, 400 cleaning kits, 80,000 laundry detergent pods, 12,000 rolls of toilet paper, 2,200 rolls of paper towels, and 9,000 diapers.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the 1,000 year flooding in South Carolina. In total, the Disaster Response team completed more than 300 loads of laundry and distributed approximately 700 cases of laundry detergent pods, 880 personal care kits, 450 cleaning kits, 120 first aid kits, 900 rolls of toilet paper, 1,100 rolls of paper towels, 45 cases of diapers, 150 containers of wipes, and 40 tarps.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries is responded to severe tornadoes that have devastated northeast Texas during the holidays. The team washed laundry and distributed supplies helping over 600 families.

2014

JANUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the chemical spill that occurred in West Virginia.
APRIL — Matthew 25's Disaster Response Team delivered relief supplies in response to the severe tornado outbreak in the South and Midwest, including Mayflower and Vilonia, AR and Tupelo, MS.
JUNE — Matthew 25 responded to severe storms in Arkansas. Our Disaster Response Team delivered products to more than 150 families in hard hit communities surrounding Jonesboro.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25 responded to the severe drought in California by sending a truckload of water to those in the affected areas.

Matthew 25: Ministries also sent two containers of supplies to Liberia to help combat the spread of the Ebola virus, to assist with recovery, and to provide care to children left orphaned by the disease. The shipments included products such as medical supplies, gloves and masks, hand sanitizer, sanitary pads, diapers, blankets, bulk rice and Matthew 25’s nutritionally enhanced rice/soy meals.
DECEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to several tornadoes that hit Columbia, MS and surrounding areas. Matthew 25's Disaster Response Team delivered relief supplies and Christmas gifts to the disaster victims. The team established a central distribution site and delivered products to hard hit neighborhoods.

2013

MAY — Matthew 25 responded to tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma by delivering disaster relief supplies to areas affected by the devastating tornadoes.

Matthew 25 also shipped disaster relief supplies to Hood County, TX, after deadly tornadoes ripped through northern Texas.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to severe flooding in and around Boulder, Colorado. Our Disaster Response Team stationed themselves in Longmont, CO and hand-delivered supplies to surrounding communities and neighborhoods that were affected. In total, we shipped 8 containers of aid to this area.
NOVEMBER — Matthew 25's Disaster Response Team delivered aid to tornado victims in northern Illinois, and shipped 2 additional containers of disaster relief supplies to the affected areas.

Matthew 25 also responded to devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Thousands of lives were lost, and hundreds of thousands of survivors were left without access to food, water, shelter and medicine. Matthew 25 sent aid and a medical team to assist victims of the disaster. Shortly after the disaster, we shipped 7 forty-foot containers carrying approximately 180,000 pounds of supplies, with more containers shipped throughout 2014 as part of our continuing relief effort. Matthew 25 is also providing long-term recovery assistance in the Philippines, building typhoon resistant homes to replace homes lost or damaged in the storms and supplying fiberglass fishing boats to victims who lost their livelihood during the typhoon.

2012

MARCH — Matthew 25 responded to the Tri-State tornadoes by sending aid to affected areas including Henryville, IN, Moscow, OH, Chelsea, IN and Maryville, IN. Matthew 25 also scheduled four volunteer weekends for individuals and groups interested in volunteering in the disaster relief areas to perform a variety of recovery projects and rebuilding services.

Matthew 25 also responded to the flooding in Dallas, Texas by sending aid to affected areas.
JUNE — Matthew 25 sent 13 truckloads of aid to Florida in response to the flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby. The floods damaged over 1,000 homes across the region.

Matthew 25 also responded to severe storms in West Virginia by sending relief products to affected areas.
JULY — Matthew 25: Ministries responded to the devastation in Colorado Springs caused by wildfires.
AUGUST — Matthew 25 responded to Hurricane Isaac by delivering disaster relief supplies to areas along the Gulf Coast affected by the hurricane.

Our Disaster Response Team traveled to the Gulf Coast area to assess damage from the storm. They also met with partners to establish relief operations for those left homeless and destitute as a result of the storm.
NOVEMBER — Matthew 25 responded to Hurricane Sandy by delivering disaster relief supplies to areas surrounding Staten Island and Brooklyn, NY and in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ. Matthew 25: Ministries sent a total of 90 truckloads of aid to victims of Hurricane Sandy.

2011

MARCH — Matthew 25: Ministries sent disaster relief to Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In total, Matthew 25: Ministries donated more than 1,000,000 meals to Japan and continued sending aid for many months after.
APRIL — A series of storms and tornadoes ravaged parts of the South, killing hundreds of people in six states. The majority of the damage occurred in Alabama, where entire neighborhoods were destroyed.

Matthew 25: Ministries' Disaster Response Team delivered supplies and met with partners to establish the logistics of our on-going relief efforts. In total we shipped 9 forty-foot containers of supplies to Alabama and other parts of the devastated areas.
MAY — Joplin, Missouri suffered extensive damage from a massive EF-5 tornado. It was one of the worst tornadoes to ever strike the United States. Matthew 25: Ministries shipped 7 forty-foot containers of relief products to the Joplin area.

2010

JANUARY — Matthew 25: Ministries continues responding to requests for aid after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. We will continue to ship aid for a long while to come.

Since the earthquake, Matthew 25: Ministries' work in Haiti has included shipping hundreds of containers of aid; distributing our Grow Right micronutrient supplement; providing medical care to thousands of people in need; sponsoring community development and building programs; supporting an orphanage through the distribution of clothing, food and other supplies, facility improvements, and education and job training opportunities; and opening a missionary hotel which provides safe and affordable lodging for missionaries as well as job training for Haitian workers.

2009

MAY — Matthew 25 shipped 10,000 lbs of aid to areas in Appalachian and Louisville Kentucky following flash flooding. The floods left over 30,000 people without power across the state.
AUGUST — Matthew 25 responded to flash flooding in Louisville.

2008

MAY — Matthew 25 sent aid to Myanmar after Cyclone Nargis.
JUNE — Matthew 25 shipped relief to Iowa after severe flooding.

Matthew 25 also sent aid to victims of Tropical Storm Alma. The storm forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and caused widespread power outages, flooding and structural damage.
SEPTEMBER — Matthew 25 sent 3 forty-foot containers of aid to Haiti and Jamaica in 2008 following Hurricane Gustav. Supplies sent included lanterns, blankets, buckets, paper towels and toilet paper.

Matthew 25 also responded to Hurricane Ike by sending aid to Haiti and Texas as well as our Disaster Response Team to Texas.

We also delivered ice and water to Greater Cincinnati after a severe windstorm caused by remnants of the hurricane lead to widespread power outages.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25 shipped conflict relief to the Republic of Georgia.

2005

AUGUST — In response to Hurricane Katrina, Matthew 25 sent an advanced assessment team to establish shipping partnerships in the affected areas. Through our long-term relief efforts we shipped 90 semis of aid totaling over 2 million pounds.
OCTOBER — Matthew 25 sent aid to Pakistan following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake in 2005. Partnering with the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati, we were able to ship 22 forty-foot containers of aid including personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, clothing and blankets.

2004

APRIL — Matthew 25 responded to the devastating tsunami that hit countries in South Asia in December 2004. In total, we shipped 14 containers totaling over 300,000 lbs of relief supplies including food, cleaning supplies, medical supplies, clothing and blankets.

1998

OCTOBER — Hurricane Mitch was our first large-scale attempt at disaster relief. Within days, we were able to have relief supplies on the ground both in Nicaragua and Honduras because we were well-established in these countries.