The recent floods brought an unimaginable wave of destruction and heartbreak to our beloved Texas communities. It’s been just a few weeks since that devastating July 4th, and while the immediate crisis response has shifted, the long, arduous journey of recovery is only just beginning for countless families. Yet, through it all, the incredible spirit of Texans, stepping up to help each other, continues to shine as brightly as ever.
This guide serves as a crucial, up-to-date resource, compiled with care for both flood victims still in urgent need of assistance and for those looking to provide targeted help to our Texas neighbors. From finding essential supplies and shelter to accessing vital financial and mental health support, these are the organizations and locations on the ground, making a tangible difference right now.
SERVING FLOOD VICTIMS AND BOOTS ON THE GROUND
These locations are currently offering direct aid and serving as distribution points for essential supplies.
- Notre Dame Catholic Church
- 951 Main St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- communication@notredamechurch.cc
- Provides: Food, hygiene, cleaning supplies, diapers
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 3 PM–7 PM | Sat–Sun: 9 AM–3 PM
- Riverside Church of Christ
- 625 Harper Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑5445 | www.rscoc.org
- Focus: DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLIES AVAILABLE for flood victims and relief workers.
- Hours (Specific): Open July 21–26 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM daily (Verify for current dates if beyond this timeframe)
- Provides: Cleaning supplies, hygiene kits, clothing, baby items, food, water, bedding, and more.
- Cross Kingdom Church
- 3044 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 367‑3480 | www.crosskingdom.org
- Focus: Cross Kingdom Flood Relief Distribution Center
- Hours: Mon–Sat: 9 AM–5 PM | Closed Sundays | Worship: Sundays at 9 & 11 AM
- Southern Oaks Church
- 122 Valley View, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑4348 | www.southernoakschurch.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 11 AM–4 PM | Sat: 10 AM–3 PM
- Provides: General supplies. Offers Flood Relief Fund & Adopt-A-Family Program.
- Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/regist…/gl/guest-view/2D10SUZ7MKGTX
- Citywest Church
- 3139 Junction Hwy, Ingram, TX 78025
- (830) 367‑6603 | www.citywest.org
- Donation Center Hours: 10 AM–7 PM (No Drop-offs on Sundays)
- Important: Must call before bringing donations. Cannot accept pallets.
- On-Site Services: Mercy Chefs (Lunch: 11 AM–1 PM, Dinner: 4 PM–7 PM), Vitamedics Kerrville (1 PM–7:30 PM), Massage by Amy (available most days).
- Provides: Hygiene, non‑perishables, paper goods, baby items, first responder items.
- First United Methodist Church
- 321 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028
- www.kfumc.org
- Focus: Resource center & information.
- American Legion Post 208
- 3800 Riverside Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 329‑3064
- Accepting: Flood relief donations (call ahead).
- VFW “Heart O’ the Hills” Post 1480
- 220 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 896‑3494
- Accepting: Flood relief donations (call ahead).
- Rise Disaster Relief & Recovery
- 611 Harper Rd N, Kerrville, TX 78028 (Location: Seventh-day Adventist Church)
- Hours: Tue–Sat: 9 AM–4 PM
- Focus: Accepting & distributing flood relief items.
- Salvation Army Social Services
- 855 Hays St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑3620 | salvationarmytexas.org/kerrville
- Provides: Food, hygiene, clothing, limited financial support.
- St. Vincent de Paul – Kerrville
- 915 Main St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Hours: Mon–Fri: open until 7 PM
- Provides: Hygiene, food, cleaning supplies, paper goods. Open to first responders and anyone in need.
- Kerrville Global Methodist Church
- 96 Coronado Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 293‑7800 | kgmctx.org
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 10 AM – 4 PM (other hours by request)
- Provides: Flood buckets, chainsaws, brooms, mops, non‑perishable food, cleaning supplies available.
- Trinity Church – Center Point
- Between TNT & Jalisco Garage next to minimart, Center Point, TX
- Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
- Provides: Clothing & linen distribution for families. (Contact: Abby Walston)
- Goodwill Flood Relief Distribution Center
- 827 Junction Highway, Ste. 831, Kerrville, TX
- Hours: July 22–28: Open daily, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Starting July 29: Open Wednesday–Sunday only)
- Focus: Free access to clothing, shoes, and household goods for flood-impacted families.
- Important: Not accepting additional donations at this time. Round-up donations at San Antonio Goodwills through August 10 benefit Kerr County Relief Fund.
- Grape Juice Wine Bar – Community Relief Hub
- 623 Water St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Hours: Open daily
- Provides: Free meals, cleaning supplies, toiletries, clothing, and more for flood-impacted individuals & relief crews.
- Fabulous Finds Thrift Store – Comfort, TX
- 616 Front St., Comfort, TX 78013 (between NAPA Auto Parts & First Insurance)
- (830) 370-1572 (Ask for Laura)
- Hours: Monday–Saturday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Provides: Hygiene, laundry, cleaning supplies, clothing, and bedding to impacted families, first responders, volunteers, and anyone in need.
- Accepting: Still accepting clothing donations. Donation pick-up and delivery available upon request.
LAUNDRY AND SHOWERS
- Washed With Love – Residents & First Responders
- (830) 998‑9166
- Service: Free pickup/drop-off. Text name + location.
- Walmart – Kerrville
- 1216 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Service: In-store laundry help (check at service desk).
- Super Wash Industrial Laundry
- 851 Sidney Baker St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 895‑4866
- Service: Free laundry service for first responders.
- Hours: 7 AM–3 PM
- First Baptist Church – Laundry & Showers
- 625 Washington St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Service: 8 washers & dryers available daily, open 8 AM–7 PM. Showers also available. Part of the Disaster Recovery Center.
SHELTER & BEDDING RESOURCES
- Mattress World of Kerrville
- 2024 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 792‑3833 | mattressok.com
- Provides: Free mattresses, pillows, sheets, protectors.
- Moore’s Home Furnishings
- 120 Harper Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 895‑5311
- Provides: Free mattresses, box springs & frames.
- Kerrville Folk Festival – Quiet Valley Ranch
- 3876 Medina Hwy, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑3600 (ask for Deb Rouse)
- Provides: RV space & stay for displaced families.
- Ingram Lake RV Park
- 100 Cedar Springs Rd, Ingram, TX 78025
- (830) 367‑4769
- Provides: Long & short term RV sites for displaced families. Offering $0 LOT FEE for disaster relief volunteers & first responders.
MEDICAL, VISION & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Franklin Clinic / Kerrville Urgent Care
- 723 Hill Country Dr, Ste C, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 792‑5800
- Hours: 8 AM–6 PM
- Provides: Free medical care for responders & repair teams.
- Hill Country MHDD
- 819 Water St, Ste 170, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Hours: Mon–Fri: 8 AM–6 PM
- Provides: Counseling & emotional health.
- Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4A9QE275PQN6…
- St. Peter’s Episcopal Church – Community Healing Circle
- 320 St Peter St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- www.stpeterskerrville.com | (830) 257‑8162
- Focus: Partnered with the Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas. Offers trauma & grief support sessions led by licensed therapists. Free dinner served at 5:30 PM. Free to attend.
- RSVP: https://cbcst.wufoo.com/forms/m6bozh31l2on6q/
- K’Star Counseling Center
- Kerrville, TX
- (830) 896‑5404 – Ask for the counselor directly
- Provides: Free counseling for families with children under 17 (serving Kerr and 13 additional counties). Available to anyone in the household if at least one child is under 17.
- Texas State Optical – Kerrville
- 317 West Water St, Kerrville, TX
- (830) 257-6336
- Hours: Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Provides: Free replacements for prescription glasses, contacts, and eye medication for flood victims and first responders.
- Pathway Counseling – EMDR Therapy for First Responders
- Contact: kristinniekerk@pathwaycounselingservices.com
- Service: Licensed EMDR therapists offering pro bono, short-term virtual desensitization sessions for first responders experiencing emotional distress from traumatic flood response.
- Important: Virtual sessions only – must reside in Texas due to licensing rules and have a device for online sessions.
FINANCIAL, LEGAL & HOUSING AID
- Catholic Charities – Archdiocese of San Antonio
- (210) 718‑5837
- Provides: Financial, housing, funeral, legal & counseling support.
- Community Council of South Central Texas (CCSCT)
- 1216 South Sidney Baker, Ste. C, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 896‑2124 | www.ccsct.org/csbg-emergency-flood-response/
- Provides: Emergency shelter (hotel stays), HEB gift cards for food, personal care, cleaning supplies, fuel, utility assistance (light bill payment), “Muck Buckets” with heavy-duty cleaning supplies.
- Disaster Recovery Center – First Baptist Church
- 625 Washington St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑5033
- Hours: Daily: 8 AM–7 PM
- Focus: FEMA and additional agencies operating inside the church gym. Also provides 6 shower units + 8 washers & dryers available onsite.
- Agencies On Site:
- FEMA – www.disasterassistance.gov
- Salvation Army – Immediate needs (appointment only: 830‑315‑5762, press 2)
- Red Cross – Emergency relief
- SBA – Disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, businesses
- Endeavor – Long-term unmet needs
- Texas Dept of Insurance – Claim filing help & scam prevention
- Texas A&M AgriLife – Mold remediation, water well testing, document recovery
- Texas Legal Aid – Civil legal referrals
- TX Association of Community Action – Hotel, utility, and supply assistance
- Texas ONA – Info & help for multiple services
- Hill Country HHSC – Emotional support & local referrals
- Global Empowerment Mission – Emergency Financial Relief
- Provides: $1,000 per family for flood survivors. No red tape – direct help for families in need.
- Kerrville Location: Baptist Church, 625 Washington St (Daily: 8:00 AM – Close)
- Hunt Location: Hunt School (Starting Wednesday, July 24 – 2:00 PM–6:00 PM)
- www.globalempowermentmission.org
- Camp La Junta Rebuilding Fund
- Focus: Supporting the rebuilding efforts for Camp La Junta after the flood’s impact.
- Donate: https://saafdn.org/camp-la-junta/
FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER
- BT Wilson School – Resource Hub
- 605 Tivy St, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Hours: 10 AM–6 PM
- Focus: For families of injured, missing, or lost loved ones.
ANIMAL & PET SUPPORT
- Kerrville Pets Alive
- 414 Clay St, Kerrville, TX
- (830) 315‑9455 | kerrvillepetsalive.org
- Provides: Supplies, vet care, cremation.
- Bark Avenue (Erika Swanson)
- 204 Cully Dr, Kerrville, TX
- (830) 792‑0808
- Provides: Grooming for SAR dogs (2–5 PM or by request).
- Freeman‑Fritts Animal Shelter
- 515 Spur 100, Kerrville, TX
- (830) 257‑4144 | freemanfritts.com
- Provides: Vet care & displaced pet support.
- Pet Supplies Plus – Kerrville
- 305 Sidney Baker St S, Ste 400, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑4120
- Hours: Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Provides: FREE self-serve pet wash for search & rescue dogs (includes towels, dryers, and aprons—bring your own shampoo & brush).
FURNITURE DONATIONS
- Boerne Vintage
- Sandra: (210) 602‑8495
- Focus: Accepting & coordinating furniture donations.
- Kona Movers – Kerrville
- Ashley Valentine: (830) 928‑9974
- Focus: Will pick up & store furniture donations in warehouse.
UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
- Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Apply: www.twc.texas.gov/…/disaster-unemployment…
- TWC Tele-Center: 1-800-939-6631
- Deadline: September 4, 2025
- Eligible Counties: Kerr, Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Edwards, Gillespie, Kinney, Llano, Medina, Real, Travis, Uvalde, Val Verde.
FIRST RESPONDER MEALS
- Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
- 609 Junction Hwy, Kerrville, TX
- Offer: Free Meals for First Responders. Available all day through July 31.
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS — MONETARY DONATIONS ENCOURAGED
Local VFDs are community-funded and responded nonstop during the crisis. Please help them recover equipment and costs.
- Turtle Creek VFD
- 290 Upper Turtle Creek Rd, Kerrville, TX 78028
- (830) 257‑3550 | www.tcvfdkerrco.org
- Hunt VFD
- FM 1340, Hunt, TX 78024
- (830) 238‑4371 | www.huntvfd.org
- Ingram VFD
- 215 Hwy 39, Ingram, TX 78025
- (830) 367‑5641 | www.ingramvfd.com
- Center Point VFD
- 634 Kelly St, Center Point, TX 78010
- (830) 634‑2323
- Divide VFD
- 4180 Hwy 41, Mountain Home, TX 78058
- (830) 640‑3378
- Elm Pass VFD
- 1247 Elm Pass Rd, Center Point, TX 78010
- (830) 634‑2083
- Mountain Home VFD
- 5475 Junction Hwy, Mountain Home, TX 78058
- (830) 866‑3310
- Harper VFD (Local VFD – On the Ground)
- 84 N RR783, Harper, TX 78631 | Mailing: PO Box 306, Harper, TX 78631
- (830) 864‑4253 | www.harpervfd-ems.cETCde
If you are a flood victim and need a place to start, this list can help. You can also call 2-1-1 for broader assistance.
The road to full recovery will undoubtedly be long, but the spirit of Texans helping Texans shines brighter than ever. Let’s continue to uphold that incredible resilience and compassion. Stay safe, stay strong, and know that help is still here.
XOXO,
Keli
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