To donate to the disaster response through UMCOR, contributions in support of United States Disaster Response efforts may be directed to Advance #901670. Contributions in support of International Disaster Response efforts may be directed to Advance #982450. Online giving is available at UMCOR.org.
If you would like to donate supplies, MMDC has requested shovels, blankets, flashlights with batteries, first aid kits, and UMCOR Hygiene Kits. Donations are now being accepted at Winding Rivers United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church in Hartford until September 22.
Midwest Mission Distribution Center has been asked by one of their partners, Food for the Poor, to help in the disaster response to the Bahamas. In addition to their normal requests, they are asking for shovels, blankets, flashlights with batteries, and first aid kits.
They are also ready to respond to Florida and other flooding with UMCOR Cleaning and Hygiene Kits.
Please drop off any of the above items by Sunday, September 22. The items will be delivered to MMDC on September 23.