BLUE ASH — Matthew 25: Ministries, the humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered near Cincinnati, will be providing aid to people affected by the tornado outbreak last weekend.
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The storms left a path of destruction across Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana, according to a Matthews 25: Ministries spokesperson.
Read More “Our hearts go out to all those affected by the recent tornado outbreak across the United States,” the organization wrote on social media . “We are working with partners in the impacted areas and shipping aid to be distributed to those in need.”
Houses and businesses were damaged Friday night after tornadoes hit at least eight states and thousands of customers were also left without power in many areas. At least 26 people were killed, according to the Associated Press .
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Matthew 25: Ministries is requesting item donations including cases of bottled water, personal care products, cleaning supplies, paper products, and baby supplies.
They will be responding to the storms and expect to be fully operational later this week after another round of severe weather passes, a spokesperson said.
More information can be found here .
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: A rainbow shines amidst the remains of a neighborhood damaged by a tornado on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: A home damaged by a tornado is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The remains of the Calais Apartment complex damaged by a tornado is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The damaged remains of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The remains of the Calais Apartment complex damaged by a tornado is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The damaged remains of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: Homes and buildings damaged by a tornado are seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: Homes and buildings damaged by a tornado are seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: Homes damaged by a tornado are seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The damaged remains of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The damaged remains of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: Homes damaged by a tornado are seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)
Tornado causes damage in Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, AR - MARCH 31: The damaged remains of the Walnut Ridge neighborhood is seen on March 31, 2023 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Tornados damaged hundreds of homes and buildings Friday afternoon across a large part of Central Arkansas. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency after the catastrophic storms that hit on Friday afternoon. According to local reports, the storms killed at least three people. (Photo by Benjamin Krain/Getty Images) (Benjamin Krain/Getty Images)