KERR COUNTY, Texas – More than a month after the catastrophic floods struck the Texas Hill Country during the Fourth of July weekend, many families are still recovering and in need of assistance.
Kerr County officials released the names of the 117 victims killed in the floods, with two people still missing as of Friday, Aug. 8.
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KSAT12, KPRC, Graham Media Group, and Gray Media, Inc. have united to launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
The campaign aims to support relief and recovery efforts for families and communities severely impacted by the disaster. All of the funds raised will go directly to on-the-ground efforts in flood-affected areas through The Salvation Army.
>> Make a donation at the link here.
Here are some other ways to help:
Where to donate money
Those looking to help financially can do so through several nonprofits supporting the recovery effort. Beware of unverified donation sites.
KerrTogether.com provides a list of organizations where people can make monetary donations.
Where to donate food, clothes and supplies
San Antonio Food Bank
The San Antonio Food Bank is accepting supply donations at its Historic Old Highway 90 location.
The food bank said 12 most wanted foods needed are the following:
- Baby food and diapers
- Beans
- Canned lunch meats
- Cereal
- Chili and soups
- Full meals can/box
- Mac and cheese
- Peanut butter
- Pet food
- Pop top food items
- Rice
- Tuna
Community members can also make monetary donations or sign up to volunteer on the San Antonio Food Bank’s website.
Southern Oaks Church
In a Facebook post, Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville said it has an Amazon wish list to reflect the most current needs, including:
- Kitchen essentials
- Cleaning supplies
- Men’s underwear
- Boots on the ground needs requests
The items must be purchased directly through the church’s Amazon wish list since it cannot accept drop off donations due to quantity and quality control.
How to help volunteers
Center Point Volunteer Fire Department
The fire department is accepting monetary donations to help replace lost equipment and building damage.
Click here for more information.
Hunt Volunteer Fire Department
Monetary donations will be accepted to help support the “department’s vision of giving back to the community,” according to the KerrTogether.com website.
For more information, click here.
Ingram Fire Department
People can donate money to the Ingram Fire Department to help replace lost equipment and building damage, according to the KerrTogether.com website.
In a Facebook post, the fire department said it has updated its Amazon wish list on items needed to help rebuild.
Other ways to help
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts: “Together for Texas”
Presented by the Will Smith Foundation and the Frost Bank Center, the Tobin Center will host a “Together for Texas” benefit concert for those affected by the floods at 7 p.m.s Aug. 18 at the H-E-B Performance Hall.
The event will feature performances by Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Lyle Lovett, Los Lonely Boys and more.
All proceeds will benefit the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased here.
South Texas Blood & Tissue
People can continue to donate blood to support relief efforts after the floods in the Hill Country.
Those who donate blood can earn Donor Reward Points and can donate the points to Kerr County Relief Fund to aid rebuilding efforts.
Click here for more information.
This story will be updated as officials announce more ways you can help.
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