Kerrville Community Rallies to Support Flood Victims
KERRVILLE, Texas – Following the devastating floods that hit Central Texas on July 4 and 5, 2025, Kerrville residents and organizations are mobilizing to provide essential support to those impacted. From monetary donations to hot meals and pet rescues, here’s how you can help our neighbors in Kerr County and surrounding areas recover and rebuild.
As relief efforts intensify, residents are urged to remain vigilant due to the emergence of potentially fraudulent charities seeking to exploit the crisis. These unverified groups have been reported to solicit donations under false pretenses, putting generous contributors at risk. Thankfully, the charities and organizations listed in this article—such as the Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country, Salvation Army Kerrville, and World Central Kitchen—have been thoroughly vetted by local community leaders to ensure legitimacy and accountability, providing a safe avenue for those eager to support the flood-affected families in Kerr County.
Kerr County Flood Relief Fund
The Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country has launched the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to aid recovery efforts in Hunt, Ingram, Kerrville, Center Point, and Comfort. All contributions are tax-deductible and will be distributed to verified organizations providing direct assistance.
Verified GoFundMe Campaigns
GoFundMe has set up a dedicated page for verified fundraisers supporting Texas flood victims. These campaigns are vetted to ensure donations reach those in need.
Learn more about verified GoFundMe accounts here
Texas Search and Rescue
Texas Search and Rescue, a nonprofit first responder group, is conducting search, rescue, and recovery operations in Kerr County.
Salvation Army Kerrville
The Salvation Army in Kerrville is accepting limited supply donations to assist flood victims in Kerr County. Drop-offs are scheduled Monday through Friday, July 7-11, during the same hours.
Updates on their facebook page here
Southern Oaks Church
Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville is collecting cash gift cards and online donations to support flood relief efforts.
Uvalde Foundation for Kids
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids is raising funds for Kerr County flood victims through its Emergency Kerr Fundraiser. All donations are tax-deductible and will be distributed directly to families and individuals in need. Specify “Kerr County, Texas Flooding Relief” on the online form.
Kerrville Pets Alive
Kerrville Pets Alive is rescuing and reuniting pets lost in the floods while caring for displaced animals.
Mercy Chefs
Mercy Chefs, a nonprofit providing chef-prepared meals, has deployed a team to Central Texas to feed first responders, volunteers, and flood victims.
Operation BBQ Relief
Operation BBQ Relief, founded by barbecue pitmasters, is serving hot meals to those affected by the floods in Central Texas.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen, led by chef Jose Andres, is assessing nutritional needs in flood-impacted areas and providing meals to those in crisis.
MORE ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE VERIFIED, BUT NEED DONATIONS OF ITEMS
• Hill Country Family Services, Alamo Resource Conservation & Development Area Inc., Salvation Army USA Flood Relief: Accepting monetary donations for emergency shelter, food, and recovery. Donate via their websites.
• Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country: Online flood relief fund for regional support.
• Salado VFW (Barrow Brewing, 108 Royal St., Salado): Collecting water, non-perishable food, batteries, animal food, diapers, hygiene items, and clothes.
• Belton Feed Store & Bold Republic Brewing Company (Temple/Belton): Accepting hygiene items, clothing, food, beverages, and pet supplies.
• Sparta Volunteer Fire Department (6308 Sparta Rd., Belton): Collecting bottled water, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, new socks/undergarments, towels, blankets, baby items, and pet food through 2 p.m., July 10.
• Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services: Providing food, water, and care; accepting monetary donations online.
• China Spring FFA (Drop-off: July 8, 8 a.m.-noon; July 9-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.): Collecting gift cards (H-E-B, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, Visa, Mastercard) and cleaning supplies, toiletries, hygiene products.
• Caron’s Community Killeen: Accepting bottled water, snacks, non-perishable food, baby food, hygiene supplies, diapers, wipes, gently used clothing (infant+), pack n plays, laundry baskets, blankets, and strollers. Contact via Facebook for drop-off.
• Shield of Sisters (4201 W. Stan Schleuter Loop, Suite G, Killeen, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Fri): Collecting pads, tampons, feminine hygiene wipes, diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes, disinfecting wipes, and new/gently used dolls/stuffed animals.
Editor’s Note: This article is based on information from various media outlets and Kerr County Officials and will be updated as the situation develops.