How to Help Kerrville Flood Victims Right Now

Abby Reed
Jul 5
2 min read

Kerrville has taken a brutal hit from recent flooding. Homes have been lost, families displaced, and even pets are stranded. If you can, please step up now. Your cash gift is the most flexible, effective way to get help where it’s needed most. Below are seven vetted, locally led relief efforts you can support immediately.

1. Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

This fund (managed by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country) channels donations to rescue teams, relief agencies and local governments. Your gift goes straight into search-and-rescue, emergency shelter and rebuilding projects.

Give now: https://cftexashillcountry.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=4201

2. TEXSAR Swiftwater Rescue

When floodwaters rise, TEXSAR’s boats, drones and K9 units are on the front line. They need funds to fuel boats, maintain equipment and keep volunteer teams active 24/7.

Give now: https://www.texsar.org/donate/

3. Mercy Chefs

A hot meal can be a lifeline. Mercy Chefs deploy volunteer culinary teams to set up field kitchens for survivors and first responders. Donations cover food costs, transport and kitchen equipment.

Give now: https://give.mercychefs.com/donate-now

4. Cross Kingdom Church Relief Fund

This Ingram-based ministry is distributing food boxes, water and basic household supplies to flood-impacted families. They also help with emergency housing and utility bills.

Give now: https://crosskingdom.org/give/

5. Hands Off Central Texas – July 4 Flood Mutual Aid

A grassroots mutual-aid network, Hands Off Central Texas is pooling resources across Kerr, Bandera, Kendall and Tom Green counties. They’re on-the-ground delivering rent assistance, groceries and medical supplies.

Give now: https://fundly.com/july4floodtx

6. Kerrville Pets Alive

Pets are part of the family. Kerrville Pets Alive rescues injured or stranded animals, provides emergency vet care and fosters them until they can go home. Gifts pay for medicine, food and boarding.

Give now: https://kerrvillepetsalive.com/donations/

7. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services

The Salvation Army is staging mobile feeding units and distributing hygiene kits, blankets and cleaning supplies. They also offer case management for long-term recovery.

Give now: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/201781/

Why Cash?

Donating money lets organizations buy exactly what they need: no wasted trips, no expired goods. It’s fast, trackable and tax-deductible.

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