Recent flooding has devasted parts of the Midwest, and you can help by sending disaster relief supplies to one of three Permanent Collection Sites in Michigan.
MALLORY WEBSTER
Communications Manager, Midwest Mission
Torrential rainfall has caused heavy flooding and river surging in the Midwest. Iowa and Minnesota are two of the states most affected by the devastating waters.
Record levels of flooding led to basements, houses, and businesses being filled with water, causing thousands of people to evacuate.
Midwest Mission, a long-time mission partner with The United Methodist Church, is sending disaster relief supplies.
Last week, we spoke with Catie Newman, the United Methodist Disaster Relief Coordinator in Iowa, and Lyndy Zabel, a Midwest Mission Board Member and the United Methodist Disaster Relief Coordinator in Minnesota.
We always find out what is needed before we respond with supplies. Three hundred and sixty Cleaning Kits were delivered in Spencer, Iowa, to assist with flood cleanup. Supplies are being prepared to go to Minnesota in early July.
In late May, we sent 32 Tornado Kits and 324 Cleaning Kits in response to the tornado that struck Greenfield, Iowa.
Our supply of disaster relief is depleting.
As more disasters pop up, you can help us respond. We need to replenish supplies.
Here are three ways you can help:
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- Pray for those affected by the flooding and the first responders and disaster relief teams providing help.
- Send supplies to Midwest Mission or a Permanent Collection Site (there are three in Michigan) near you to help us prepare for future response. We need:
- 5-gallon buckets and lids
- 32-64 oz. bottles of liquid laundry detergent
- 16-40 oz. bottles of liquid concentrate household cleaner
- 16-34 oz. bottles of liquid dish soap
- Scrub brushes
- Heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallon sizes)
- Kitchen gloves
- Work gloves
- Make a monetary donation toward disaster relief supplies, allowing us to be flexible and respond to specific requests.
- Send a check to Midwest Mission — 1001 Mission Drive, Pawnee, IL 62558, with “Disaster Relief Supplies” in the memo.
- Donate online at midwestmission.org/donate and choose “Disaster Relief Supplies” under the “My Gift is For” tab.
You can help provide needed supplies for those in unthinkable circumstances. Midwest Mission always asks what is needed before we send supplies, and before we ask you for help. Although it’s out of the goodness of hearts, two-thirds of supplies donated to a disaster end up in the garbage because people assume what is needed.
We want to help you respond in the right way — to show God’s love in a practical way.
Last Updated on July 10, 2024