Matthew 25: Ministries Inc

Results: A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who supports Matthew 25: Ministries and our mission to serve those in need! In 2024, thanks to the incredible generosity of our volunteers and donors, we shipped over 1,400 truckloads of aid—delivering more than 29 million pounds of essential supplies to over 35 million people around the world. This included more than 5 million pounds of disaster relief supplies, providing urgent assistance to communities impacted by Hurricanes Beryl, Francine, Helene, and Milton, as well as severe flooding and tornadoes across multiple U.S. regions. Beyond disaster response, Matthew 25 continued supporting those affected by ongoing humanitarian crises, including the conflict in Ukraine. We also celebrated a major milestone—the completion of the Reverend Wendell and Michelle Mettey Chapel and Event Center—where we've already hosted several meaningful events. None of this would be possible without YOU. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission! Since shipping our first truckload in 1991, Matthew 25: Ministries has distributed: Over 17,000 truckloads of aid Weighing more than 350,000,000 pounds Valued at nearly $3,700,000,000

Target demographics: Disaster victims, pregnant women and mothers with newborn infants, orphaned children, children and families recovering from abuse, low-income and at risk youth, active and veteran military, the homeless, the extremely poor, the under- and malnourished and the elderly.

Direct beneficiaries per year: More than 35 million people throughout the US and worldwide

Geographic areas served: Local community, Nationally, Internationally

Programs: Matthew 25: Ministries helps bring hope to those in need by distributing clothing, medical supplies, personal care items, school supplies, food and beverages, household supplies, cleaning products, reblended paint and more each year through projects targeted to specific regions and needs. Matthew 25 seeks to address the comprehensive problems of severe poverty worldwide by fostering an environment where individuals can utilize assistance to take steps toward a more sustainable future for themselves and their communities. Matthew 25: Ministries programs fall into four major categories: Humanitarian Aid Distribution – providing basic necessities, lifestyle and living improvements, educational enhancements and micro-enterprise opportunities to the poorest of the poor. Disaster Relief Services – providing short and long-term relief, recovery and rebuilding support to disaster victims and areas suffering from catastrophic disasters. Manufacturing – producing, repurposing or reusing donated products and supplies to further enhance distribution activities by increasing supplies of high-demand or high-need items such as paint, notebooks, pencils, sanitary supplies and medicine receptacles. Special Programs – developing unique programs that enhance or enrich the activities described above such as the construction of new housing, the provision of clean water sources, the rebuilding or construction of schools or support for health and medical programs. Each year, Matthew 25: Ministries ships more than 25 million pounds of aid to partners throughout the US and around the world.