How to help the victims of the Texas floods

Recovery efforts are ongoing After lightning flows destroyed communities Over Texas’ Hill Country during the weekend of the fourth July.

Officials said that dozens of people have been killed, including at least 38 adults and 21 children, while several others remain missing from Sunday, July 5.

As the situation continues to develop, this is how the public can help support victims and first respondents, if they are interested.

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World Central Kitchen

The World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team has been distributed to South Texas and works with local partners to serve meals to families in need. So far, the team has already helped to serve dinner to stranded campers at Camp La Junta before evacuating.

To donate, Visit WCK’s website.

Gofundme

Gofundme has created a Special department For those who want to donate to individuals, families, companies and communities affected by the floods.

Red Cross

The US Red Cross says it “works side by side with partners to support emergency protection- to provide food, relief materials and other critical resources such as financial and family-travel support” in the wake of the floods.

Although the organization “does not accept financial or natural donations that are appointed specifically for this event” are general donations To be accepted online.

Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund Supports The Communities of Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point and Comfort with “relief and reconstruction efforts after the flood of July 4, 2025.” Donations can be made on their website.

Funds will be directed “to controlled organizations that provide rescue, relief and recovery efforts as well as flood assistance.”

Operation BBQ Relief

Operation BBQ ReliefBased in Kansas City, Mo., says it “has distributed to Kerrville, Texas in response to catastrophic floods.”

Those who know about urgent feeding needs are encouraged to contact the organization at operations@obr.org, and those who are interested in volunteer work can register via the OBR Volunteers app or visit Obr.org.

Financial donations can be made on their website, with $ 25 which gives four hot meals to families and first respondents.

Mercy Chiefs

Mercy ChiefsAn organization based in Portsmouth, va., says it has also been distributed to Kerrville and prepares hot meals for first respondents and members of society.

To send a hot meal to the victims of the flood, visit their website.

Kerrville pets alive

Kerrville Pets Alive works with Austin Pets Alive to help reunite pets with his families after the floods. Pet Supply Donations can be delivered to 2102 Memorial Blvd. In Kerrville and donations can be made @kervillepetsalive at Venmo.

At the same time, reports of pets in need can be made to 830-200-0539 or kerrcountyfloodpets@gmail.com.

Cross Kingdom Church

The Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville Has started a designated relief fund for those affected by the floods. The church is currently “on capacity for physical donations”, but financial donations can be done via @crossingdom77 at Venmo or Cross Kingdom Ministries at PayPal.

Funds can also be donated through the church’s website, and donors are encouraged to write “relief fund” in the description.

Kerrville Area Rebuilding and Recovery Fund

The Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce Has set up the Kerrville area The rebuilding and recovery fund “to support critical redevelopment efforts in the Kerrville area.”

The funds will go to providing “immediate and long -term support for the companies concerned for repairs, facade improvements and new signage, payment bills and gap financing.”

Donations can be done through their website.

Texas search and rescue

Non -profit Texas search and rescue Says it has placed in Kerr County “and Beyond” after the floods, including “Volunteer Ground Pounders,” Swiftwater -Team, Boats, Drone Team, K9S and everything else that requests agencies “may need.

Onations can be done through their website.