Mississippi Tornado Relief
Tornado Relief Updates
From March 14–16, 2025, a powerful storm system tore through the central and Southeastern U.S., leaving at least 40 dead, sparking fires, and causing widespread devastation across multiple states, including Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Kansas, and Oklahoma. In response, Mercy Chefs was on the ground in Tylertown, MS, providing chef-prepared meals to hard-hit areas. Read below to learn more about our response in Mississippi.
Please continue to pray for those affected by this devastation. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram (@MercyChefs) for ongoing updates.
March 27, 2025
How One Volunteer Changed the Game
Volunteer Fred went above and beyond to support our relief efforts in Mississippi, driving from Tennessee with his custom-built dishwashing trailer. Nicknamed the “bubble wagon,” this commercial-grade trailer has saved time and eased the load on our team and volunteers.
Fred saw firsthand the challenge of keeping up with dishes after volunteering in North Carolina. Combining his NASCAR pit stop skills and heart to serve, he created a solution, transforming how we do disaster response. We’re deeply grateful for Fred and every volunteer who contributes their skills and passion to help us feed those in need.
March 25, 2025
Meals of Hope for the People of Mississippi
More than just nourishment, the meals you made possible have been a source of hope and strength for families recovering from the devastating tornadoes.
Because of your generosity, Mercy Chefs provided tens of thousands of meals across Tylertown and surrounding communities. Each meal reminds families that they are not alone in their journey to recovery.
From the heart of Mississippi, thank you for standing with us to serve those who have lost everything!
March 23, 2025
Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Tylertown
Even in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes, the spirit of the community in Tylertown is unshaken. Neighbors are stepping up—clearing debris, offering support, and serving one another.
Amy and her husband, both volunteer firefighters, have been delivering Mercy Chefs meals to linemen, fellow firefighters, and families who have lost everything. Along the way, they’ve been praying with survivors and offering hope in the hardest moments. We are so grateful for volunteers like them who are making a real difference. With your support, Mercy Chefs can continue providing hot meals and hope to those in need.
March 22, 2025
Kevin's Story: "These Meals Mean a Lot"
Kevin and his family lost their home in Tylertown when the tornadoes tore through the area. Kevin was inside with one of his grandsons when the roof was ripped off their house—a traumatic experience he never wants to relive. Despite the overwhelming loss, he is grateful for the Mercy Chefs meals that are helping him and others rebuild their lives.
“These meals mean a lot because we’re trying to do what we need to do the best we can right now. These meals coming out to us—that is a blessing.”
As families like Kevin’s face the long road to recovery, you can continue to provide comforting meals to help ease the burden.
March 21, 2025
Witnessing Resilience & Gratitude
The devastation in Tylertown is overwhelming, yet the resilience and hope in this community are undeniable. Even those who have lost everything are stepping up to serve their neighbors.
We’ve been met with deep gratitude at our meal distributions. As people face the exhausting task of clean-up and wait for power and safe drinking water to be restored, our team remains here, providing comfort through every meal, and we are committed to serving many more. Give the gift of a meal to a tornado survivor in Mississippi today.
March 20, 2025
Cheryl & Brian's Story: A Miraculous Escape
We’ve heard incredible survival stories from families who endured the devastating tornadoes in Tylertown. One of these families is Cheryl and Brian, who we met while they were sorting through the remains of their home. They shared how God protected them during the storm. When they received the tornado warning, they evacuated to their church, watching the tornado tear toward their home as they drove away. They believe if they had stayed, they wouldn’t have survived.
Many families, like Cheryl and Brian, have lost so much, but Mercy Chefs will continue to provide meals in the days ahead. Thank you for making it possible for us to “just go feed people” in Mississippi.
March 19, 2025
Comforting Meals for Devastated Communities
The destruction in Mississippi is staggering—entire homes reduced to rubble, massive trees torn from the ground, and families mourning unimaginable loss. We’ve met survivors who came face-to-face with the storm, linemen working around the clock to restore power, and volunteers stepping up to help their neighbors clear debris.
Every hot meal we serve is a moment of comfort and relief. Mercy Chefs has already provided thousands of meals to those affected by these devastating storms. It’s an honor to stand with communities in their darkest hours. But we cannot do it alone. Help us bring more hope, one meal at a time.
March 18, 2025
Hope and Connection for Tornado Survivors
Amid the devastation caused by the tornado outbreak, Mercy Chefs is delivering thousands of hot meals in Tylertown and surrounding communities, providing nourishment to families without power, clean water, and food. Our Founder and CEO, Chef Gary LeBlanc, shares a firsthand update on our efforts from the front lines.
As families begin to rebuild, search and rescue teams continue to work tirelessly, and crews race to restore electricity, these meals are bringing a sense of hope and connection. Your support allows us to stand in the gap for disaster survivors—reminding them they are not alone.
March 17, 2025
First Meals in Tylertown
Following a weekend of devastating tornadoes, countless families in Mississippi are left without homes, searching for clean water and their next meal amid the wreckage. Mercy Chefs has partnered with Salem Baptist Church to serve nutritious meals to those who need it most. Tonight, we served our first meals: teriyaki chicken with pineapple, rice with mixed veggies, egg rolls, slaw, and brownies with fresh fruit.
With many still without power and facing overwhelming loss, will you help us bring hope and relief to those affected by this disaster?
Make a Donation
Because of your generosity, thousands impacted by the Mississippi tornadoes found hope in the form of a meal. Many more families continue to face crisis. If you’d like to support our future efforts, please see how you can help here.
Thank You to Our Volunteers
We’re deeply grateful to every volunteer who served alongside us on the ground. Together, we made a lasting impact on struggling families in Mississippi. Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
Contact Us
To learn how you, your church, or your organization can support our relief efforts and outreaches, please complete the form below.
