BMA Disaster Relief partners with Just the Crumbs

When disaster strikes, the BMA of America partners with Just the Crumbs to provide relief.

Just the Crumbs is a nonprofit organization that began in December of 2014 in order to provide help to those in need. Its founder, Lavon Haden, began the ministry by simply handing out hotdogs to the hungry in his town of Columbia, Mississippi.

His goal was not to ask for money, but rather ask for anything people had in excess that he could sell, hence the name “Just the Crumbs.” This vision has resulted in the establishment of four thrift stores, the profits of which go to disaster relief projects.

Thus far, Lavon and his volunteers have responded to 18 disasters. This week they will head to North Carolina with their semi-truck, 53-foot mobile kitchen, and multiple trailers to help with disaster relief from Hurricane Florence.

Their ministry has made a tangible and lasting difference in the lives of many hurting people. After Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Just the Crumbs helped build one house from the ground up, fed approximately 80,000 people, and gave away about 300,000 prepared meals.

“All of those supplies have been donated,” said Haden. “And being a part of the BMA, I wanted the BMA to be involved in the ministry. I also needed access to volunteers and people that wanted to get involved.”

Currently, Just the Crumbs needs supporters and volunteers to help with disaster relief from Hurricane Florence, as well as future disasters. Teams will include a chainsaw and cleanup team, a cooking and food serving team, and occasionally a medical team through BMMI (Baptist Medical Missions International).

Food and lodging will be provided for volunteers at the disaster site, though teams will need to bring a cot along with their personal belongings.

“The most important thing right now, though, is prayer,” said Haden. “Pray that we would reach the lost. That’s the whole concept of what we do – to create opportunities to witness. There’s no better time to do that than when people are in need.”

To donate to BMA partnering with Just the Crumbs, or to volunteer, contact Angela Rice at angela@bmamissions.org, or call the BMA Missions Office at 501-455-4977. For more information about BMA Disaster Relief and Just the Crumbs, or to sign up to be first responder, visit bmamissions.org/disasterrelief.