Overview
When disaster strikes, your church or family can help communities that have endured the unimaginable. No matter how distant a disaster may seem, Send Relief has partners around the world ready to jump into action and give food, water, shelter and health care to families recovering from devastation. From major disasters like Hurricane Harvey to smaller disasters like flooding in South Asia, our ministry projects provide relief for months and even years after the disaster.
Current Crises
- St. Vincent Volcanic Eruption – La Soufrière volcano on Saint Vincent Island erupted on April 9, causing a layer of ash to blanket the island, power outages and sanitation concerns. Send Relief is partnering with local Baptist partners to serve evacuees displaced after the tragedy by providing emergency food boxes, health care and hygiene supplies. You can join the response by giving above.
- Southeastern Tornadoes – Several tornadoes and severe storms tore across parts of Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on March 25, destroying homes and businesses throughout the region. Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief teams are on the ground to provide chainsaw work, temporary roofing and other disaster relief amid the devastating damage in Central Alabama. Georgia Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers are meeting immediate needs in Newnan, GA to help survivors recover. Send Relief is assisting the response by sending supplies to our SBDR partners.
- Eastern Kentucky Flood Recovery – Several counties in Eastern Kentucky experienced historic flooding in early March 2021. Send Relief is partnering with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief teams as they respond to flood recovery needs and feed flood survivors.
Our Impact
Last year, you gave food to nearly 500,000 individuals recovering from a disaster.
Updates
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After storms, Baptists serve those who serve others
By Laura Sikes Linda Mills, 70, has served others in her community for 42 years by... -
Completed jobs, salvations increase as Carolina relief continues
By Laura Sikes NEW BERN, N.C. — When 89-year-old William Cunniff returned to his flood-damaged home... -
In midst of Florence desperation, Southern Baptists bringing hope
By Brandon Elrod Lumberton, N.C.—Cars stretched out of the parking lot of Hyde Park Baptist Church... -
SBDR preparing major Puerto Rico response
Editor’s note: Over the weekend (Sept. 23-24), the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) situation changed in...