Samaritan’s Purse will retire its Douglas DC-8 cargo plane and dedicate a new Boeing 767 at its Airlift Response Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 14, 2025. The DC-8, acquired in 2015, completed 217 missions delivering over 9.2 million pounds of aid. The new aircraft expands the ministry’s capacity to respond to disasters. President Franklin Graham stated the upgrade allows faster transport of supplies and continues the organization’s mission to bring hope globally. The 767 recently delivered aid to Gaza and Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. The event marks a new era for the Boone-based organization’s global aviation operations.
Samaritan's Purse is delivering emergency relief in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island on October 28 as a Category 5 storm. The organization has established an Emergency Field Hospital in Black River to replace destroyed local infrastructure. According to the group, medical teams have treated over 3,800 patients and performed nearly 100 surgeries. Multiple airlifts delivered more than 618,000 pounds of supplies, including shelter kits and water filters. Community water systems are providing clean water to thousands. Franklin Graham, the organization's president, stated that the storm caused widespread destruction to homes and businesses across the nation.
On December 5, 2025, Samaritan’s Purse will fly its final U.S.-registered DC-8 mission from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Jamaica. The aircraft carries 9,200 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes filled with supplies for children affected by Hurricane Melissa. After this 219th flight, the plane will be donated to Liberty University in Virginia for display. President Franklin Graham stated the aircraft helped deliver life-saving cargo globally for a decade. The organization has since replaced the DC-8 with a Boeing 767 to expand its disaster response capacity. Liberty University Chancellor Jonathan Falwell praised the gift as a symbol of shared faith and humanitarian service.
Samaritan's Purse will dedicate 18 new homes to families in Knott County, Kentucky, on December 5, 2025. The homes are located in the Chestnut Ridge subdivision and were built to help residents recover from the deadly 2022 floods that killed more than 40 people. Franklin Graham, the organization's president, stated that the fully furnished houses aim to restore stability and show support for those who lost everything. Thirteen homes are ready for occupancy, with five more scheduled for dedication next week. This event marks a significant milestone in the region's long-term recovery efforts following the catastrophic flooding.
Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster relief specialists and equipment to Pikeville, Kentucky, following historic flooding in southern Appalachia. The storm killed more than a dozen people and affected all 120 counties in Kentucky, prompting hundreds of water rescues. An initial team arrived on February 16 to assess damage and coordinate with local officials. Additional personnel were sent on Tuesday to distribute generators, heaters, and winter supplies. Volunteers are currently clearing debris and mud from homes in Kentucky and West Virginia. President Franklin Graham stated the organization is responding to the devastation caused by the winter weather system.
Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster relief specialists, aircraft, and critical supplies to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm in the island's history. The organization opened an Emergency Field Hospital in Black River to treat survivors. According to press releases, the group sent cargo planes carrying shelter tarps, solar lights, medical supplies, and water filtration systems. Franklin Graham announced the deployment of the third airlift to scale up relief efforts. The response aims to meet urgent needs for shelter, water, hygiene, food, and medical care in the devastated region.
Samaritan's Purse is delivering emergency relief to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island with 185 mph winds. The organization has conducted seven airlifts, delivering nearly 400,000 pounds of shelter materials, hygiene kits, and medical supplies. An Emergency Field Hospital was established in Black River, a town heavily damaged by the storm, to provide surgical and maternal care. Medical teams have treated over 500 patients, including those in isolated areas reached by helicopter. The group is also distributing clean water and working with local churches to assist survivors who lost homes and infrastructure. Franklin Graham leads the response effort.
Samaritan’s Purse announced its 13th relief flight to Gaza, departing from Greensboro, North Carolina, on October 25, 2025. The airlift carries over 290,000 food packets, 12,000 blankets, and solar lights for families affected by the ongoing conflict. President Franklin Graham will oversee the departure from Boone, North Carolina. The organization states it has delivered more than 223 tons of food and treated over 1,700 patients since the war began two years ago. Additionally, Samaritan’s Purse supports Israeli communities by providing ambulances and constructing community centers with bomb shelters. The group says Hamas has held Gaza’s population hostage for years.
Samaritan's Purse conducted Operation Christmas Child outreach events for the Chapra indigenous people in remote northern Peru. The initiative provided shoebox gifts and a translated booklet titled The Greatest Gift in the native Chapra language. Local leaders Masorashi Nochomata and Moises Nochomata facilitated the distribution in villages such as Shoroyacocha, Inca Roca, and Pijuayal. The project aimed to share Christian teachings with a community that previously had no printed materials in their own tongue. Field representative Belen Salazar helped train believers to present the Gospel effectively to children and families in the Amazon jungle region.
Samaritan's Purse is increasing humanitarian efforts in Gaza and Israel following a ceasefire deal announced by President Trump that included the release of Israeli hostages. The organization has delivered over 200 tons of nutritional supplies and distributed more than one million food packets to vulnerable families. Medical teams are treating thousands of patients for injuries and heat-related illnesses in the region. Additionally, the group is providing tents for displaced residents and supporting community infrastructure in Israel. The update, authored by Franklin Graham, also highlights ongoing Operation Christmas Child initiatives in Cambodia and calls for continued prayer and financial support for these relief operations.
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