Texas flooding: Kerr County donation drives in Houston-area

HOUSTON - Houston-area organizations and groups are coming together to collect essential supplies needed for those impacted by the deadly Kerr County flooding.

Kerr County residents have already begun uniting to support ongoing recovery efforts and now Houston residents are coming together to offer support during this tragic time.

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Texas Flooding donation drives in Houston

Mud Puppy Enterprises

A veteran-and first-responder-owned moving, hauling, and equipment and party rental company says they are inviting everyone to fill their box truck with essentials for flood victims. It will be a weeklong drive.

Crews will pick up all donations on Thursday afternoon and deliver directly to Kerr County on Friday, July 11.

When: Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10 at noon (during business hours)

Where: 

– Oh My Jane Boutique, 535 Tovrea Rd, Alvin, TX
– Adams Homes Model Homes in Angleton, Texas City, & Dickinson
– Adams Homes Corporate Headquarters, 1085 Hercules Ave, Webster, TX
– Generator Service Center, 4709 S Highway 36, Rosenberg, TX

Items Needed

• Bottled water, protein bars, pop-top canned meals, baby food & formula
• Diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
• New socks & underwear (all sizes), lightweight blankets & towels
• Toiletries: toothbrush & toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene products
• Cleanup supplies: heavy-duty trash bags, bleach, gloves, scrub brushes, laundry detergent
• Flashlights & AA/AAA/D batteries (taped or in original packaging)
• Kids’ morale-boosters: small toys, coloring books, puzzles, card/board games
• Pet food (dog & cat) and cat litter
• Gift cards for groceries, fuel, or home-repair stores

For those donating, you are asked to follow these guidelines:
• Please sort and label donations by category (e.g., "Hygiene," "Kids’ Toys") whenever possible.
• All hygiene and food items must be new, sealed, and within expiration dates.
• Clothing, linens, and toys should be clean, smoke-free, and pet-hair-free.
• We cannot accept perishable foods, prescription medications, or used mattresses.

Together for Texas: Emergency Flood Donation Drive

Houston Millennials, Hearts of Grace, SGIA, VFW 8790, Finally by Faith, Hoodies for Healing, and World Youth Foundation, and others have come together to collect essential supplies for flood survivors. All collected donations will be hand-delivered directly into the impacted community at the request of The Salvation Army to ensure they reach families most in need.

When: Daily donation drop off will be from 3 to 9 p.m., every day through Thursday

Where: VFW Post 8790, 1560 VFW Way, Houston, TX

Volunteers can pick-up donations from community members unable to deliver them. If you are interested in volunteer, want to arrange a donation pick-up, or want to donate online, click here.

Typhoon Texas

From now until Thursday, July 10, guests who donate up to $50 worth of new or gently used essential items will receive a complimentary ticket of up to four free admission tickets, per vehicle, in return. Waterpark tickets are limited.

Guests will need to drive-thru to the first parking row at Typhoon Texas by the Donation Container and a staff member will assist. All donated items will go directly to support local families impacted by the recent historic flooding.

Requested items include hygiene products, toiletries, trash bags, diapers, baby wipes, and clean, gently-used clothing and shoes.

When: Now until July 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: 555 Katy Fort Bend Road, Katy, Texas 77494 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guests will need to drive-thru to the first parking row at Typhoon Texas by the Donation Container and a staff member will assist.

Kemah Police Department-City of Kemah

The Kemah Police Department announced they would be collecting flood relief donations to support those impacted by the flooding. Monetary donations can be made to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country here.

They are asking for:

• Toiletries and sanitary items
• Disinfectant, soap, and cleaning (mops, brooms)
• Medical supplies (band-aids, Neosporin, gauze)
• Blankets and towels
• Baby items (formula, diapers, wipes)
• Pet food and supplies

A longer list can be found here.

When: Monday, July 7 and Tuesday, July 8, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The truck will leave when full or on Wednesday, July 9.

Where: 1401 State Highway 146, Kemah, Texas

Katy Christian Ministries

Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) shared they are having a relief drive to support families who have been impacted by this natural disaster. They are asking for:

Hygiene items

• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Mouthwash
• Hairbrushes / Hair Gel / Detangling spray
• Body wash / Shampoo / Conditioner
• Face & Hand Wipes / Hand Sanitizer
• Women’s personal hygiene items
• Deodorant

Essentials

• Diapers / Pull-ups / Wipes - All Sizes
• Paper towels
• Paper / plastic plates
• Plastic utensils
• Ziploc bags
• Toilet paper
• Trash bags

Food and drinks

• Pre-Packaged Snacks/meals
• Formula / Distilled Water
• Bottled Water
• Dog & Cat Food

When: Monday – Thursday | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Katy Christian Ministries - Administration Building, 3506 Porter Rd, Katy, TX 77493

Our Savior Lutheran School

In the wake of this weekend’s devastating floods, we’re partnering with local organizations to collect essential supplies for families in need. Many have asked how they can help and this is one way we can serve together.

Most needed items:

• Bottled water & non-perishables (canned goods, granola bars)
• Hygiene items (soap, toothbrushes, shampoo)
• Cleaning supplies (bleach, trash bags, mops, brooms)
• Baby essentials (diapers, wipes, formula)

Drop off Location:

5000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091

Drop-off anytime between 8 AM – 6 PM

Deadline: Wednesday by 6 PM

For more information, please contact parent volunteer Ginny Lee at (713) 471-6731.

Crime Stoppers of Houston and 104.1 KRBE Partner to Host Donation Drive to Support Hill Country Flood Tragedy Relief Efforts 

In the wake of the devastating floods that have impacted communities across the Texas Hill Country, Crime Stoppers of Houston, a statewide leader in safety, especially children's safety and summer camp safety, is partnering with 104.1 KRBE to host a flood relief donation drive aimed at providing support and resources to those affected and first responders helping with rescue efforts. The donation drive will take place from Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Crime Stoppers of Houston located at 3001 Main St. Houston, TX 77002.

All donations will be donated to Travis County or Williamson County, contingent on capacity.

Items Needed

• Cleaning & Recovery Supplies: Masks, Bleach, Heavy Duty Trash Bags, Mops & Brooms, Gloves, Paper Towels & Toilet Paper, Disinfectant Wipes & Sprays,
• Food & Water: Bottled Water, Baby Formula
• Emergency Supplies: Batteries, Flashlights, Tarps
• Personal Hygiene & Care: Shampoo & Conditioner, Soap & Dish Soap, Toothpaste & Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Diapers & Baby Wipes, Sunscreen & Bug Spray, New Towels
• Pet Supplies: Pet Food, Kennels, Collars & Leashes, Slip Leads, Harnesses, Pet Meds (fleas, & heartworm), Cat Litter & Litter Boxes

Drop-Off Location
Crime Stoppers of Houston – 3001 Main St. Houston, TX 77002

Date & Time
Tuesday, July 8 to Thursday, July 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

North County Football League

The North County Football League out of Montgomery County is organizing a donation drive to deliver on Saturday, July 7 to Cross Kingdom Church in Kerrville.

Items Needed:

• Non-perishable food
• Trash Bags
• General supplies (toiletries, blankets, etc.) & Cleaning Supplies
• Cases of bottled water
• Anything you believe could help a family in need

When: Everyday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: 

• NCFL Montgomery Fields (very back fields-past the baseball and softball fields)16716 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356
• 16716 FM 149 Montgomery, TX 77356
• NCFL Willis Fields (at the end of Rogers Road closest to Rodeo arena)13551 Rogers Road, Willis, TX 77378
• 13551 Rogers Road, Willis, TX 77378

*If someone isn’t at either location, please leave any items at the concession stand under the awning*

If you have any questions or want to contribute in other ways, please email us NCFLinc@gmail.com or call/text Cassidy Smart 936-900-4430 or Josh Roskey 832- 282-9020.

Millis Family of Companies

The Millis Family of Companies will be opening a donation drive to support those affected by the Central Texas floods. Donations can be dropped off in the front lobby.

When: Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Millis Development and Construction, 931 Pheasant Valley Drive, Missouri City, Texas 77489

FOX Texas flooding support

FOX has donated to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, and is encouraging viewers to help those impacted by the disaster. 

A donation supports relief and rebuilding efforts. 

You can join FOX in supporting the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which will help provide relief to communities and with rebuilding efforts. 

LINK: Click here for the site to make a donation. 

ICNA relief. 

ICNA-Relief, one of the largest national Muslim nonprofit organizations, has launched an emergency donation drive to aid all those impacted by the floods. They are currently accepting donations of essential items in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Houston locations, including hygiene kits, non-perishable food, and cleaning items. These items will be transported to the flood victims in Kerrville, Texas.

Houston: 100 Sharpstown Center, Suite S5, Houston, TX 77036, Monday 12PM – 4PM

Sharif Ford a field operator, ICNA Relief, disaster relief team, says he’s going to the San Antonio area to stage with the rest of the team Wednesday morning at 6 am to assess the situation. He says the folks in Kerr Co need 

-cleaning supplies 

-mop buckets

- disinfectants 

-food 

-cash donations too 

Ford also adds donations can be dropped off at the Houston location in Sharpstown mall. 

"We’ve received some donations some are food and dry goods and if anybody wants to add to that they can go to icnarelief.org. and see what the needs are, Ford said, " So also there is a big need for cleanup cutting down trees mucking and gutting houses that’s mainly what I will focus on doing when i go in with our team and we have a lot of volunteers headed down and we can always use more." 

VFW POST 8790 

Chris Fahery, Community Outreach Coordinator, VFW POST 8790, says Houston has over 300,000 veterans here and they understand what it’s like to be in an emergency situation, have a need and coordinate how to make sure needs are met. 

He says the post is located at VFW post 8790 located at 1560 VFW Way and they  will be open Tuesday starting at 3 pm to 9 pm accepting donations and they will be delivered on Friday, July 11th 

"Once we get past this first wave of needs there is going to be items listed on the flyer its important that we stick to nonperishables such as hygiene items, bleach, brooms shovels trash bags diapers socks and baby wipes and we are asking that we stick to those and they just be new," 

Ronald Castro, VFW POST 8790, Patriotic Instructor, says they are dropping stuff off at American Legion in Kerrville in efforts to help the first responders. 

"They are looking for survivors so some of the easiest items to take to those first responders out there is bug spray, water, light snacks they can carry in their pocket like beef jerky," Castro said 

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