The Earthquake
Midwest Mission is responding after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28. With 175 mph winds, 40 inches of rain, and 13-foot storm surges, this is the most destructive hurricane in Jamaica's history.
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The storm caused widespread devastation — flooding communities, destroying homes, and cutting off electricity across the island.
photo from the NY Times
How You Can Help
Pray — Pray for those who have lost loved ones, those still looking for loved ones, those who have lost everything, those who are in need of basic necessities, and for the country as a whole as they begin to recover from this tragedy.
Give — The best way to help is through our Earthquake Relief Fund. Your gift allows us to respond quickly and purchase urgently needed items in bulk.
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You can send a check or cash to 1001 Mission Drive, Pawnee, IL 62558 with "Earthquake Relief" in the memo, or give online.
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Send Supplies —
We are in need of:​
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Leather work gloves
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Brand-new pillows
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Deodorant (2–4 oz.)
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Contractor trash bags (minimum 2-mil thickness)
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Individually packaged toothbrushes
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Used mobility equipment, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches
Supplies can be dropped off at a Midwest Mission location or a Permanent Collection Site.
Midwest Mission's Response
Midwest Mission is partnering with Food For The Poor, who is already on the ground in Venezuela, to send immediate relief.
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The first immediate request is for mobility supplies to help those who were injured by the earthquake. Hospitals are filled, and they do not have enough equipment to help everyone.
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The other requests are Storm Kits (our Home Care Kit with the additions of trash bags and leather work gloves), Personal Dignity Kits, and Bed Packs.