More than 100 people are dead and dozens more are missing after devastating flash floods slammed the Texas Hill Country this weekend, with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River.
More than a foot of rain fell in less than 12 hours, starting Thursday and going into Friday morning over a large part of the western Guadalupe River basin, including the area of Kerrville and west into the town of Hunt.
The destructive fast-moving waters rose 26 feet in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as torrential rains continued to pound communities outside San Antonio on Saturday, and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect.
Here’s where you can donate to Central Texas flooding relief
This fund will direct donations to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance. The Fund will support the communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort. It is in support of nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts.
The church, located at 122 Valley View in Kerrville, is accepting donations at the church but for those who aren’t local, you can donate online.
The Austin-based nonprofit specializing in emergency response has deployed swiftwater rescue teams, boats, drones and search dogs to aid in the search for the missing. The group is aiming to raise $100,000 to sustain its efforts. Donations can be made online for those who are not local.
The North Texas-based group is accepting financial donations as they travel to Central Texas.
The Salvation Army in Kerrville is accepting online donations to help those impacted by the floods.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School
The Dallas school is sending its disaster relief team to Hunt on Monday. They will serve hot meals to first responders, those impacted and volunteers. You can donate via check and online.
The American Red Cross is accepting online donations.
Donations for supplies and charities are being collected online.
Mercy Chefs is providing free hot meals to families, first responders and volunteers impacted by the floods. They are also accepting donations to support their meal operations.
International Medical Corps is providing health facilities in Kerrville and the surrounding areas with medical supplies that will help these facilities remain operational and ensure that patients receive lifesaving services, and stands ready to send medical and mental health volunteers if requested. You can donate to the cause online.
Walmart, Sam’s Club, Salvation Army
Walmart, along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support relief efforts in the region. This includes up to a $250,000 match of customer and member donations, that can be made online or in-stores and clubs in Texas, through the Walmart and Salvation Army match campaign.
Airbnb.org, a nonprofit founded by Airbnb to provide emergency housing in times of crisis, is providing free emergency housing to people impacted by flooding in Central Texas. You can sign up to host or donate at online with 100% of donations going toward funding emergency stays.
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids is accepting donations online as well as supplies for flood victims. Here’s where you can drop off items. If interested in volunteering for search efforts or general relief assistance, email the foundation here or call (254)499-8027.
The United Family, which includes United Supermarkets, Albertsons Market, Market Street, and Amigos, is launching a donate-at-the-register campaign for Central Texas flood relief. All proceeds from the campaign will go to support relief efforts by the San Angelo Area Foundation and Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the “Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.” Shoppers can add any dollar amount to their grocery bill at check-out to donate or donate online via PayPal.
Virginia-based Good360’s disaster response team is on the ground in Texas and is accepting donations for flood victims. You can donate online. All donations go towards purchasing cleanup kits, bottled water and hygiene supplies, diapers, wipes, fans, clothing for victims and more.
Texas Firewalkers, an organization that aids families displaced by residential fires and supports first responder incidents, is raising money to serve hot meals and deliver essential supplies to flood victims.
Health-focused relief and development organization Americares is providing medicines, medical supplies and other humanitarian aid. You can donate online.
Shoppers can donate in-store at checkout or online.
Team Rubicon is a California-based, veteran-led disaster relief nonprofit with boots on the ground in Central Texas. You can donate to their efforts online.
Direct Relief is providing essential medications and supplies to Central Texas to support patients and communities impacted by the flooding. You can donate online.
Shoppers can donate in-store at checkout or online. H-E-B said it’ll be giving away free recovery kits, including water, snacks, first aid kits, cleaning supplies and gift cards, among other things.
Kerrville Pets Alive is helping reunite pets and families impacted by the flooding. Pet supply donations may be delivered to 2102 Memorial Blvd. in Kerrville and monetary donations can be made online.
Fort Worth Fire & Police Departments – donations accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, July 11th only!
The Fort Worth Fire Department and Fort Worth Police Department are teaming up to gather the following items needed for flood victims: hygiene supplies, baby wipes, nonperishable items, diapers (all sizes), shovels, bottles of bleach, brooms, socks and trash bags. The donations can be dropped off at the following location UNTIL 5 P.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 11TH ONLY: South Patrol at 3501 W. Risinger Rd., Central Patrol at 1289 Hemphill St., East Patrol at 1100 Nashville Ave., West Patrol at 3532 Joyce Dr., North West Patrol at 4641 N. Main St., North Patrol at 8755 N. Riverside Dr., FWFD Headquarters at 505 W. Felix St., or any local FWFD station. Donations will only be accepted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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