Every year, Midwest Mission works with the U.S. Southern Command on their humanitarian aid exercise, Resolute Sentinel. The United States works alongside the local government, working on military exercises, and assisting communities with medical, emergency, and educational resources.

This year, they requested Student Kits to outfit 68 schools in Caballococha, Peru. We sent 4,260 Student Kits. 

In March, we drove the requested Kits to Scott Air Force Base outside of St. Louis, MO. The supplies were flown into Peru the first week of April, and were distributed to students in the weeks following.

We recently received these sweet pictures from the disbursement of Kits. You can see the joy on the students’ faces as they receive a bag full of supplies they can truly call their own. 

Carla Alvarado with the U.S. Southern Command thanked Midwest Mission for the partnership and hard work. She said, “The distribution was accomplished by the Soldiers of Delta Company, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, during the execution of the exercise; these events supported by your generous donation, created an invaluable impact and left a lasting impression on both children and soldiers in Peru.”

Thank you for your donations of school supplies that made this shipment happen!

Back to school season is coming up… keep an eye out for good deals on supplies that go into our Student Kit.

During this season, you can purchase school supplies cheaper than we can in bulk!

Last Friday, June 28, 720 Cleaning Kits were delivered to flood-stricken areas in Iowa.

Residents were able to come by the churches and pick up what they needed. The churches also had other needed supplies available such as water, food, clothes, and hygiene items.

Midwest Mission received the request from the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. We never send supplies before we know what the need is, because we never want to cause more chaos in the crisis.

It might have been a trial to get the supplies where they were needed, but it was worth it — 720 families will have resources to help them start cleaning up after the flood waters recede. Praise God!

Thank you for your support through prayers, supplies, and donations. Supplies wouldn't get to those who need it most if it weren't for YOU!

We are still replenishing supplies to be prepared for future shipments.

Our 2023 Impact Report is available for download! Using the button below, you can download the report and share with someone you know!

July Church Bulletin Insert

We offer monthly church bulletin inserts that you can slide in your church's bulletin. These inserts keep your congregation up-to-date on our current needs and upcoming events!

These items will help us replenish our disaster relief supply to respond to upcoming disasters.

The following items will help build Cleaning Kits

(We have an overabundance of other items in the Cleaning Kit. Please focus on purchasing these):

• 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

Click here to purchase these items online.

You can bring items to Midwest Mission or a Permanent Collection Site near you — or send them through the mail to 1001 Mission Drive, Pawnee, IL 62558.

Midwest Mission Weekly Projects

Work of the Mission Volunteers

We had a slow week this week, with no volunteer teams because of the holiday! But, our regular volunteers were hard at work making desks, working on bikes, and fixing sewing machines!

Work Done



• Desk Shop
• Bike Shop
• Poly Shop
• Sewing Machine Shop

Disbursements

• Central Illinois Christians in Mission, Decatur, IL: Furniture and furnishings Value: $644.00
• Riverton Birth to Three, Riverton, IL: Hygiene and cleaning supplies Value: $198.00
• Mombasa Relief Initiative, Mombasa, Kenya: 100 Student Kits and 100 Personal Dignity Kits Value: $3,200

Midwest Mission is able to do this work because of your generous donations and willingness to volunteer. Thank you!



Ready to Get Involved?

Here are three ways you can get involved at Midwest Mission:

1. Host an Off-Site Event

We have several hands-on mission opportunities you can host at your location! Visit midwestmission.org/off-site to learn more. Contact Melissa Brookens at 217-483-7911 or melissa@midwestmission.org to book your event or for questions.

2. Serve From Home

You can serve people around the world from right at home! From sewing, to assembling kits, there's something for everyone. Learn how at midwestmission.org/at-home.

3. Volunteer at Midwest Mission

We have dates available in 2024 and 2025! Have questions or need assistance in booking? Contact Pat Wright at  pat@midwestmission.org or 217-697-4063. 

Click here to check calendar openings and to reserve your spots.



2025 and 2026 Volunteer Calendar is open for dorm reservations!

Go to our Reservation Calendar, log in, reserve your rooms, and submit payment for your Non-refundable Reservation Fee via credit card or electronic check. We will email you the Access Code to reserve Volunteer Shifts for your team. You must complete this step for your team to volunteer at Midwest Mission.

For local teams and individuals: Volunteer Shifts will only be available 3 months ahead of time. For example, December 1, 2023 you will be able to reserve Volunteer Shifts for March of 2024.

Midwest Mission Iowa

If you would like to do the Midwest Mission Experience at our Jefferson, IA location, visit midwestmission.org/iowa - or reach out to Melissa Brookens.