Gathering In - Donations for those impacted by the Texas Hill Country Flood - July 2025
- Patricia Ballentine
- Jul 7
- 6 min read
It may be hard to know what to do in situations like this.
When we don't know what to do....do something. If you are not sure, a suggestion is to find ways to help those who might be most like yourselves: families, senior citizens, business owners, animal lovers, nature lovers, musicians and music lovers. The list goes on and on.
To date, the reports are that 104 human lives have been lost. They search is ongoing for additional missing.
Specifics of the flood are available from numerous sources and that is not the focus of this message.
This evening my intention is to share with as many of you as we can reach, specific ways that
donations can be made that will most directly reach those who are suffering extreme loss.
This is not an all-inclusive list, however it is a list with links, grouped in a few essential categories that have been confirmed as reliable and actively working in the area.
We continue to seek information regarding grassroots organizations with feet on the ground that need assistance. If you have contacts, please reach out to us so we can share that information. We are updating daily.
We send our ongoing prayers of support and solace to all impacted by this tragedy.
The list of areas impacted continues to expand.
The flash floods have caused deaths in six counties. In addition to Kerr County there have also been confirmed deaths in Travis, Williamson, Burnet, Tom Green and Kendall counties.
DIRECT SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS:
The Caring Place – Georgetown
The Caring Place is here to help. If you live in our service area and need supplemental groceries, please come in during our office hours. For individuals and families needing food only, bringing documentation is not required, all information is self-declared.
Comfort Table & Food Pantry
There is a DONATE button at the bottom of their home page.
The Comfort Table and Food Pantry is a 501c3 organization. Our Mission is to feed the Hungry of the Comfort area by providing meals and food assistance. Founded over 20 years ago by a group of Comfort area churches, the Table and Food Pantry provide food assistance to people in Comfort & surrounding areas.
Austin Mutual Aid Central Texas Flood Support
Austin Mutual Aid is collaborating with our sister organizations to respond—delivering dry clothes, hot meals, hygiene supplies, and emergency support directly to the people most impacted. Our community is showing up in real time, checking on encampments, replacing lost belongings, and ensuring no one is left behind in this storm.
Presbyterian Church in Kerrville with a relief fund (choose flood fund from the drop-down)
Kerr County Food Relief Fund
Note these funds DO NOT go directly to victims.
Grants from the Fund will support nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts. While we are unable to award grants directly to individuals or families - or to fund repairs to private property or replace personal belongings - we are committed to channeling resources to the trusted organizations working tirelessly to help our neighbors in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference during this challenging time.
World Central Kitchen
https://wck.org/relief/central-tx-floods-25 There is a donate button at the bottom of the page.
World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is in central Texas supporting communities impacted by catastrophic flooding in Hill Country. Working alongside local chefs and community leaders, we are providing meals and water to first responders and impacted families.
Grape Juice Restaurant in Kerrville
Daric Easton, owner of the “Grape Juice” restaurant in Kerrville, is helping the community by making sandwiches. They cooked their entire inventory on the first day without a second thought. “If I keep making sandwiches, people can still be fed. If responders are fed, then they can save lives. And, uh, that's, that's really the mantra we've just been, just keep making sandwiches," Easton said. They are taking ingredient donations at 623 Water Street in Kerrville or you can donate from afar here.
Operation BBQ Relief
Disaster Response - Has been deployed to Texas Disaster Response
“Our teams and volunteers work around the clock to ensure communities in need receive a hot meal, letting those affected by natural disasters know that they are not forgotten,” said Stan Hays, CEO and Co-Founder. “If you just lost your home, a hot meal can provide comfort and immediate relief in the wake of devastation.”
Hands Off Central Texas
Hands Off Central TX is raising funds and resources for mutual aid including housing, food, transportation (gas) and medical needs for Central Texans affected by the July 4 flood. Supplies will be distributed based on asks from the counties affected by the floods with an emphasis on needs not being filled by churches, the National Guard, and local government. If you or your business can offer resources other than cash (housing, vehicles, clothing, medical supplies, water, food, pet supplies +) please email us at president@handsoffcentraltx.org All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for caring for our community. Transparency: Receipts will be published and this fundraiser will be used specifically and only for mutual aid for our neighbors affected by the July 4 flood damage to lives, homes, businesses, and vehicles.
Kerrville Folk Festival
When you scroll down, you’ll find a dedicated button to contribute directly to Flood Disaster Relief in Kerr County. These funds will be used to meet immediate needs in the community, and any remaining funds will be donated to a trusted local relief organization to support long-term recovery. All donations will be processed through the Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation, and tax acknowledgment letters will be provided at year’s end.
We’re also exploring the idea of partnering with other local arts organizations to host a community benefit concert—a way to gather, grieve, and heal through the music that connects us all.
UNITED CAJUN NAVY
The United Cajun Navy is a grassroots nonprofit organization based in the United States, renowned for its swift and selfless responses during natural disasters. Originating from the Cajun region of Louisiana, this volunteer-driven group gained national recognition during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Armed with boats, trucks, and an unyielding sense of community, the United Cajun Navy specializes in delivering life-saving rescue efforts, humanitarian aid, and logistical support in areas severely affected by floods, hurricanes, and other catastrophic events.
DIRECT SUPPORT FOR ANIMALS
Austin Pets Alive
7/7 Updates: Our flood emergency work continues today. We'll likely be receiving animals from Kerrville, Williamson County and San Angelo as well. APA! is primarily helping take animals from local shelters they already had in their care before the flood so they're able to better help with flood animals themselves. For those willing to help, our top need today: monetary donations!
They have a published wish list and will take donation from the list through Amazon and Chewy.
Kerrville Pets Alive
small bags of dog and cat food 5 – 10 lbs
canned dog and cat food
small bags of small animal food (rabbit, guinea pig, etc)
flea/tick/heartworm preventatives
plastic kennels (26"-36" long)
potty pads
zip ties
martingale collars (medium and large)
wire crates (medium and large)
cat and dog carriers for the car
Dawn dish soap
Chlorox Wipes
nitrile gloves
HEB Gift Cards
Flea/ Tick Meds
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
Currently taking in animals from other area shelters.
ALSO SEE TEXAS A & M VETERINARY EMERGENCY TEAM…below.
FIRST RESPONDERS – ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECT SUPPORT
Texas A & M Veterinary Emergency Team
The largest and most sophisticated team of its kind in the country, the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) provides medical support to urban search-and-rescue teams and resident animals in response to natural and manmade disasters at the request of the Texas A&M Task Force or county jurisdictions, while training future Aggie Veterinarians in emergency preparedness and response.
TEXSAR
TEXSAR, an 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.
Mission Mules
Mules are deployed to central Texas at this time. Unlike traditional emergency vehicles, our response teams can utilize surefooted mules to reach victims often left behind in the immediate aftermath of a crisis. This crucial first-response capability allows us to deliver essential supplies and medical assistance where other relief efforts are simply unable to reach.
SPECIFIC NEEDS AS OF 7/7/2025
Bottled water
Flashlights & Batteries
New Socks & Underwear
Feminine Hygiene Products
Shampoo, Body Wash – Sample Size
Wet Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Diapers
Baby Formula
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